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1 An unusual cutaneous manifestation of a ganglion cyst
Laurie M. Good, MD, Joshua B. DiCarlo, MD, Whitney A. High, MD  Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology  Volume 64, Issue 6, Pages (June 2011) DOI: /j.jaad Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

2 Fig 1 Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a multiloculated cystic and synovial process with fluid extending from the acromioclavicular joint into the subcutaneous tissue. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology  , DOI: ( /j.jaad ) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

3 Fig 2 The physical examination revealed an exophytic, verrucous mass upon the surface of the skin overlying the acromioclavicular joint. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology  , DOI: ( /j.jaad ) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions

4 Fig 3 A, Histologic examination revealed pools of mucin and some hypercellularity with background fibrosis. B, A closer examination illustrated associated mucoblast-like fibrocytes within pools of mucin. C, Special stains highlighted pools of mucin within the dermis and spilling of mucin into lymphatics. D, Mucin was identified being carried up into the epidermis. (A and B, Hematoxylin–eosin stain; C and D, colloidal iron stain; original magnifications: A, ×12.5; B, ×50; C, ×12.5; D, ×100.) Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology  , DOI: ( /j.jaad ) Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Dermatology, Inc. Terms and Conditions


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