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    Ganglion Cysts

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    Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that arise from joints or tendon sheaths. They commonly occur on the wrist and can cause pain or limit movement. While usually harmless, large or painful cysts may be treated with immobilization, aspiration of fluid, or surgical removal, though the cyst may return. A ganglion cyst contains mucus-like fluid and forms due to unknown triggers, often relating to joint stress. Symptoms include a visible lump that may be tender or change in size with activity.

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    Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that arise from joints or tendon sheaths. They commonly occur on the wrist and can cause pain or limit movement. While usually harmless, large or painful cysts may be treated with immobilization, aspiration of fluid, or surgical removal, though the cyst may return. A ganglion cyst contains mucus-like fluid and forms due to unknown triggers, often relating to joint stress. Symptoms include a visible lump that may be tender or change in size with activity.

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    Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that arise from joints or tendon sheaths. They commonly occur on the wrist and can cause pain or limit movement. While usually harmless, large or painful cysts may be treated with immobilization, aspiration of fluid, or surgical removal, though the cyst may return. A ganglion cyst contains mucus-like fluid and forms due to unknown triggers, often relating to joint stress. Symptoms include a visible lump that may be tender or change in size with activity.

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    Ganglion Cysts

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    Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled sacs that arise from joints or tendon sheaths. They commonly occur on the wrist and can cause pain or limit movement. While usually harmless, large or painful cysts may be treated with immobilization, aspiration of fluid, or surgical removal, though the cyst may return. A ganglion cyst contains mucus-like fluid and forms due to unknown triggers, often relating to joint stress. Symptoms include a visible lump that may be tender or change in size with activity.

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    Ganglion cysts arise from the capsule of a joint or the sheath of a tendon.

    They can be found at different places on the wrist. A ganglion cyst that
    grows on the top of the wrist is called a dorsal ganglion. Others are found on
    the underside of the wrist between the thumb and your pulse point, at the
    end joint of a finger, or at the base of a finger. Most of the time, these are
    harmless and will often disappear in time.

    Cause
    A ganglion cyst contains a thick, clear, mucus-like fluid similar to the fluid
    found in the joint. No one knows what triggers the formation of a ganglion.
    Women are more likely to be affected than men. Ganglia are common
    among gymnasts, who repeatedly apply stress to the wrist.
    Symptoms

    Because the fluid-filled sac puts pressure on the nerves that pass through
    the joint, some ganglion cysts may be painful. Large ganglia, even if they
    are not painful, are unattractive. Smaller ganglions that remain hidden
    under the skin (occult ganglions) may be quite painful.
    A ganglion grows out of a joint, like a balloon on a stalk. It rises out of the
    connective tissues between bones and muscles. Inside the balloon is a thick,
    slippery fluid similar to the fluid in your joints. Usually, the more active the
    wrist, the larger the cyst becomes. With rest, the lump generally decreases
    in size.
    Diagnosis
    Your doctor may ask you how long you have had the ganglion, whether it
    changes in size, and whether it is painful. Pressure may be applied to
    identify any tenderness. A penlight may be held up to the cyst to see
    whether light shines through. X-rays may be taken to rule out other
    conditions, such as arthritis or a bone tumor. Sometimes, an MRI or
    ultrasound is needed to find a ganglion cyst that is not visible.
    Treatment
    Initial treatment is not surgical.
    • Observation. Because the ganglion is not cancerous and may
    disappear in time, just waiting and watching may be enough to
    make sure that no unusual changes occur.
    • Immobilization. Activity often causes the ganglion to increase in
    size. This is because activity increases pressure on nerves, causing
    pain. A wrist brace or splint may relieve symptoms, letting the
    ganglion decrease in size. As pain decreases, your doctor may
    prescribe exercises to strengthen the wrist and improve range of
    motion.
    • Aspiration. If the ganglion causes a great deal of pain or severely
    limits activities, the fluid may be drained from it. This procedure is
    called "aspiration." The area around the ganglion cyst is numbed
    and the cyst is punctured with a needle so that the fluid drains
    away.
    Nonsurgical treatment leaves the outer shell and the stalk of the ganglion
    intact, so it may reform and reappear.
    The ganglion cyst can be removed through outpatient surgery, but this is no
    guarantee that the cyst will not grow again. Surgery may also include
    removing part of the involved joint capsule or tendon sheath. There may be
    some tenderness, discomfort, and swelling after surgery. Normal activities
    usually may be resumed two to six weeks after surgery.

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