This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Breast, Subject name: Pathology
Ganglion of tendons is an example of 
Select and explain. 
A. Neoplastic process, B. Malformation, C. Amyloid deposition, D. Myxomatous degeneration
D: Myxomatous degeneration
Answer: D: Myxomatous degeneration 
Explanation: ganglions arises due to cystic or myxoid degeneration of connective tissue. The cyst wall lacks a true cell lining. The fluid that collects is similar to synol fluid.A ganglion is a term applied to a cyst filled with colloid material which is met within the vicinity of a joint or tendon sheath. ... A hernial protrusion of a synol membrane of a joint or tendon sheath often occurs with the resultant formation of a ganglion. option 4 is right robbins basic pathology. chapter bones,joints and soft tissue tumours. page no. 1315.