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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. They can change size.
Ganglion cysts, also known as Bible cysts, most commonly show up on the back of the hand at the wrist joint but can also develop on the palm side of the wrist. They can also show up in other...
How do you tell if a lump is a ganglion cyst? A ganglion cyst usually looks like a lump or bump on your wrist, finger or foot. This lump may look symmetrical (round) or misshapen (more like an oval). A ganglion cyst sits just below your skin’s surface. It may look like a bubble blown from a joint.
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.
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.
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.
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.