ganglion cyst

Wrist fluid lump

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump that forms near joints or tendons, most commonly on the wrist or hand.

These benign growths develop from joint tissue and can range from pea-sized to an inch across.

They may cause discomfort or limit movement but are harmless: The doctor said my ganglion cyst didn't need treatment unless it started hurting.

Related
  • wristHand-forearm connection
  • tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
  • swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
  • benignNot harmful or threatening
  • lumpShapeless solid mass

hand · aspiration · Bible · gelatinous · sac · carpal tunnel · joint · mucin · pseudocyst · watchful waiting · wait and see · trigger finger · arthroscopy · arthritis · bulge · orthopedic · nodule · pain management

Opposites
pathological severity

ganglion cystmetastatic cancer

Malignancy spread from origin

malignant tumor · cancer · sarcoma · carcinoma · osteosarcoma

tissue composition

ganglion cystneoplasm

Abnormal tissue mass

fibroma · lipoma · bone spur

clinical significance

ganglion cystterminal illness

Incurable, deadly medical condition

medical emergency · progressive disease · systemic disease

Family

cyst, cystic, cysts, ganglion, ganglia, cystectomy, cystoscope, polycystic, ganglionic

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Rated G