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Ganglion Cyst, Sports Medicine

Jean Pierre Valette, MD and David E.J. Bazzo, MD, FAAFP, CAQSM Reviewed 04/2019
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

  • Benign fluid-filled cysts overlying a joint or tendon sheath that contains a mucinous, gelatinous fluid

  • Unlike synovial cysts, ganglion cysts do not have a layer of synovium in their ...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Typically presents with a painless cyst over a joint or tendon sheath in a typical location

  • If compression of local structures such as nerves or arteries is occurring can present with ...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

  • Reassure patient on benign nature of cyst as many will have concern of malignancy.

  • Explain that spontaneous resolution of untreated ganglion cysts ranges from 40% to 58% 4 and...

REFERENCES

1
Meena S, Gupta A. Dorsal wrist ganglion: current review of literature. J Clin Orthop Trauma.  2014;5(2):59–64.
2
Gregush RE, Habusta SF. Cyst, Ganglion. Treasure Island, FL: StatPearls;...

CLINICAL PEARLS

  • Ganglion cysts are benign fluid-filled cysts overlying a joint or tendon sheath, most commonly the wrist or hand that contain a mucinous, gelatinous fluid.

  • Diagnosis is clinical and ima...

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