FB42.2 Ganglion

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

This is a nodular tumour-like lesions or mucoid flesh, arising from tendon sheaths, ligaments, or joint capsule, especially of the hands, wrists, or feet. They are not true cysts as they lack epithelial wall. They are distinguished from synovial cysts by the lack of communication with a joint cavity or the synovial membrane.

inclusions

• Ganglion of tendon sheath

exclusions

• ganglion in yaws  (1C1D.1)

postcoordination

synonyms

• Ganglion
• ganglion cyst
• ganglionic cyst
• ganglionic
• ganglion of joint
• Ganglion of tendon sheath

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