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Acromioclavicular joint cyst presenting with findings concerning for a soft tissue tumor – a case report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: CASE: We present the case of a 73-year-old female with an acromioclavicular joint cyst associated with atypical, exquisite, progressive pain, and imaging findings concerning for neoplastic etiology. She underwent en bloc resection of the trapezium containing this cystic mass and distal clavicle. Surgical pathology demonstrated findings consistent with a large ganglion cyst without evidence of malignancy. CONCLUSION: Our case serves to emphasize the importance of stepwise evaluation and appropriate treatment of such cysts while utilizing appropriate principles of oncologic resection in cases where a neoplastic etiology is considered.

Source: Diagnostic Pathology

DOI: 10.1186/s13000-024-01581-3

Authors: John F. Schutz, Christopher D. Hamad, Michael D. Russell, Mahmuod Abdeljaber, Scott D. Nelson, Fritz Eilber

Institutions: University of Colorado Anschutz, University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890