STIR coronal and T2 weighted dual echo axial scans of the wrist were obtained. Area of palpable abnormality was marked with a capsule taped to the skin. Patient s palpable abnormality is due to a fluid signal intensity structure. This is felt to be most likely a synovial or ganglion cyst. No abnormality of the ulna is noted.
Incidental note is made of a small effusion of the distal radius ulnar joint.