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The underlying mechanism is inflammation of the fluid filled sac between the olecranon and skin. [2] Diagnosis is usually based on symptoms. [3] Treatment involves avoiding further trauma, a compression bandage, and NSAIDs. [1] [2] If there is concern of infection the fluid should be drained and tested and antibiotics are typically recommended. [1]
At least 33% resolve without treatment within six years, and 50% within 10 years. [25] Surgical excision is the primary discretionary, elective treatment option for ganglion cysts. Alternatively, a hypodermic needle may be used to drain the fluid from the cyst (via aspiration). [26]
A rheumatoid nodule is a lump of tissue, or an area of swelling, that appears on the exterior of the skin usually around the olecranon (tip of the elbow) or the interphalangeal joints (finger knuckles), but can appear in other areas. [1]
About 2% of women will have a Bartholin's cyst at some point in their lifetime.
Bursitis is the inflammation of one or more bursae (synovial sacs) of synovial fluid in the body. They are lined with a synovial membrane that secretes a lubricating synovial fluid. [1] There are more than 150 bursae in the human body. [1] The bursae rest at the points where internal functionaries, such as muscles and tendons, slide across bone ...
In medicine, nodules are small firm lumps, usually greater than 1 cm in diameter. [1] [2] If filled with fluid they are referred to as cysts. [2]Smaller (less than 0.5 cm) raised soft tissue bumps may be termed papules.
A somewhat viscous, serosanguineous fluid (containing purulent and bloody material) The nature of the contents of a sebaceous cyst, and of its surrounding capsule, differs depending on whether the cyst has ever been infected. With surgery, a cyst can usually be excised in its entirety.
Treatment for cystic hygroma involves the removal of the abnormal tissue; however, complete removal may be impossible without removing other normal areas. Surgical removal of the tumor is the typical treatment provided, with the understanding that additional removal procedures will most likely be required as the lymphangioma grows.