Wrist Ganglion Cysts in Children: An Update and Review of the Literature.

Hand (N Y) · Nov 2022 · Review

Zhou J, Al-Ani S, Jester A, Oestreich K, Baldrighi C, Ting JWC

Hands and Upper Limb Service, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK

Hand & Upper Extremity Pediatric Orthopaedics Orthopaedic Oncology

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis review updates the literature on pediatric wrist ganglion cysts, highlighting the lack of consensus on optimal management despite their being the most common soft tissue hand/wrist tumor in children.
Abstract, as published

Ganglion cysts are the most common soft tissue tumor of the hand and wrist, affecting pediatric and adult populations. Despite their frequency, there is no consensus within the literature regarding the best management of pediatric wrist ganglia, and there are few recent publications examining this topic. We provide an up-to-date literature review examining the current issues and controversies in the management of pediatric wrist ganglia.

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