Foot Ganglia Curtin

Description: A ganglion is described as "...a tumour-like collection of viscous fluid encapsulated by a fibrous sheath." (Jaffe and Jones, 1994, p.248). About 4% of ganglia occur in the feet (Potter, 1992), and perhaps this explains why there is relatively limited literature written on the subject of foot ganglia. Most commonly identified on the dorsum of the wrist, ganglia are the most frequently encountered tumour-like lesion found on the dorsum of the ankle or foot, often associated with tendon sheaths and possibly communicating with the nearest joint capsule. This project is divided into sections as follows:
* Etiology
* Incidence
* Clinical presentation
* Diagnosis
* Treatment
* References