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Ganglion Cyst at the Lateral Aspect of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: Dermatological Management With Punch Biopsy Excision.

Abdulrahman Saleh Aldairi, Faris Alsaedi, Yusra Bundagji, Rana Al-Zaidi, Homaid Alotaibi

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Article in Cureus, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors.

Abdulrahman Saleh AldairiDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Faris AlsaediDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Yusra BundagjiDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Rana Al-ZaidiDepartment of Anatomic Pathology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.
Homaid AlotaibiDepartment of Dermatology, King Faisal Hospital, Ministry of Health, Makkah, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ganglion cysts are prevalent benign lesions originating from joint capsules or tendon sheaths, predominantly found in the wrist, while their presence on the toes is extremely rare. We report the case of a 27-year-old female who presented with a painless, mobile, rubbery nodule on the lateral aspect of the first metatarsal of the right foot. Generally, ganglion cysts in the foot are uncommon, and their development is thought to be associated with repetitive mechanical stress, leading to mucoid degeneration of collagen tissue. While conservative treatments such as aspiration and steroid injections exist, they have a high recurrence rate, making surgical excision the preferred option. This case highlights an unusual presentation of a ganglion cyst on the lateral aspect of the first metatarsal and emphasizes the importance of considering mechanical stress as a contributing factor. Punch biopsy excision provided a definitive, minimally invasive, and effective treatment, demonstrating excellent results with no recurrence noted during follow-up

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dermatologydermatosurgeryfirst metatarsophalangeal jointfoot ganglion cystfoot massganglion cystjoint capsulemetatarsal bonepunch biopsyskin punch biopsy

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PMID40264606
PMCPMC12012586

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