Ganglion cyst is common benign tumors that is not related to nerve tissue (as implied incorrectly by the name).
Can be located anywhere throughout the body but is usually adjacent to or within j...
Patients present with an asymptomatic mass that has been present for months or years (most common) or when the cyst becomes p...
Reassurance and observation: Ganglia are not likely to be malignant or to cause damage; may treat with splinting and NSAIDs if desired f...
Hand/occupational therapy may be helpful if ganglion symptoms persist...
M67.40 Ganglion, unspecified site
M67.48 Ganglion, other site
M67.439 Ganglion, unspecified wrist
M67.479 Ganglion, unspecified ankle and foot
M67.469 Ganglion, unspecified knee
M67.472 Ganglion...
Ganglion cysts (technically not true cysts) are the most common wrist masses.
Diagnosis is based on history and physical examination.
Treatment options include observation, aspiration, a...
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<bold><italic>Figure 10.29.</bold></bold> Ganglion cyst: nontender, fluctuant nodule contiguous with a tendon sheath. Here, it is the flexor tendon sheath; it moves with the tendon and is transilluminable.
<bold><italic>Figure 10.29.</bold></bold> Ganglion cyst: nontender, fluctuant nodule contiguous with a tendon shea...
<bold>Figure 37-3</bold> Ganglion cyst. Swelling over the volar surface of the right wrist in a school-aged child. (Courtesy of Mary L. Brandt, MD.)
<bold>Figure 37-3</bold> Ganglion cyst. Swelling over the volar surface of the right wrist in a school-aged child. (Courtesy o...
<bold><italic>Figure 22-20</bold> Ganglion cyst.</bold> These small benign cysts occur near joints, especially the wrist. This particular one was removed because it interfered with wrist motion.
<bold><italic>Figure 22-20</bold> Ganglion cyst.</bold> These small benign cysts occur near joints, especially the...
Rupture of all extensor tendons of the digits and wrist. A wrist fusion is necessary to reconstruct this wrist.
FIG. 25.3. Ganglion cyst of the tendon sheath of the flexor carpi radialis at the wrist.