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September 21, 2025CureusOpen Access

Dorsal Ganglion Cyst Excision Complicated by First Dorsal Metacarpal Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report

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WDWilliam DebrockUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillPSPragna N. ShettyUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel HillGLGrace Anne LongfellowUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Implication

Case report details pseudoaneurysm of the first dorsal metacarpal artery following surgical excision of a ganglion cyst, indicating potential surgical risks.

Key Points

  • A pseudoaneurysm developed following dorsal ganglion cyst excision, highlighting potential surgical complications.
  • The patient had a unique hematologic condition, May-Hegglin anomaly, which may have contributed to the complication.
  • Surgical excision remains a common and safe treatment for ganglion cysts, but careful consideration is needed for patients with certain conditions.
  • This report emphasizes the importance of understanding the possible risks associated with ganglion cyst surgeries.

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Debrock et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fd431b076d99fa6a0e6https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.92788
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