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Ganglion cysts are lumps that most often appear along the tendons or joints of wrists or hands. They also can occur in ankles and feet. Ganglion cysts are typically round or oval and are filled with a jellylike fluid. They are not cancer. Small ganglion cysts can be pea-sized.
Ganglion Cyst. A ganglion cyst (bible cyst) is a fluid-filled lump below the surface of your skin that appears on or near joints and tendons. They usually don’t cause any symptoms and often disappear on their own. Treatment ranges from observation to outpatient surgery (ganglionectomy).
A ganglion cyst is a small sac of fluid that forms over a joint or tendon (tissue that connects muscle to bone). Inside the cyst is a thick, sticky, clear, colorless, jellylike material....
A ganglion cyst is a swelling or tumor on a joint or tendon sheath. Ganglion cysts form on the elbow, knee, foot, shoulder, wrist, toe, or finger. Read about treatment (surgery) and symptoms.
A ganglion cyst is a small, fluid-filled sac that grows out of the tissues surrounding a joint. Ganglion cysts frequently develop on the back of the wrist. If a ganglion cyst is painful or interferes with function, your doctor may recommend a procedure to drain it or remove it.
Ganglion cysts are very common causes of bumps around the hand and wrist. A ganglion cyst is not cancer and typically does not require treatment. If the cyst presses on nerves or blood vessels in the hand, causing pain, you may want to talk about treatment options with your healthcare provider.
When visible, a ganglion cyst looks like a round or misshapen lump or bump just below the skin’s surface. It often appears on your wrist, finger, or ankle, or foot.