Ganglion cyst
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Description
A ganglion cyst is a round formation (lump) on the hand that arises from the joint capsule or tendon sheath.
It most often occurs on the wrist or on the inner of the fingers near the joints. It is a benign formation (mucous cyst) that contains mucin and can cause pain during movement.
Facts
- Local anesthesia
- Outpatient procedure
- Procedure takes about 30 minutes
- Sutures are removed after 2 weeks
The operation is performed under local anesthesia.
- The skin incision is made directly above the ganglioma.
- The wound is sutured after surgical removal.
- The hand must be spared for a period of 2 weeks, after which the stitches are removed.
- A ganglion can rarely repeat.
