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Ganglion cyst (Plastic Surgery)

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What is Ganglion cyst?

They are the most common soft tissue mass found within the hand and wrist, but they are also commonly encountered in the knee and foot. Although the majority of ganglion cysts are asymptomatic, patients may present with pain, tenderness, weakness, and dissatisfaction with cosmetic appearance.

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  • Appearance of a lump.
  • Pressure or pain when bending the joint if a cyst is big.
  • Discomfort, tingling, or numbness if the cyst is pressing on a nerve.
  • Pain is not usually intense if there's pain at all.

Ganglion cysts usually are painless. But if a cyst presses on a nerve or other structures, it can cause pain, tingling, numbness or muscle weakness

The cause of ganglion cysts is unknown. They can appear suddenly or slowly and may go away on their own. If they go away, they may come back for no reason. Exercise or using the joint where the ganglion cyst has formed more often may cause it to get bigger over time.

  • Injury to the wrist or finger joint.
  • Inflammation or irritation in the tendons or joints.
  • Repetitive activities that use the wrists and fingers.
  • Chronic illness, such as arthritis.
  • Avoiding occupational hazards and activities that can lead to joint injuries.
  • Quitting smoking (tobacco can damage tendons and other soft tissues).
  • Resting the wrists and fingers after long periods of exertion.
  • Stretching the hands, wrists, and finger joints regularly.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Activity can cause a ganglion cyst to grow. So wearing a brace or splint to keep the joint still for a time might help. As the cyst shrinks, it may release the pressure on nerves, relieving pain. But long-term use of a brace or splint can weaken nearby muscles.

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How is it treated?

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Through a very small incision, our surgeons can remove the cyst by cutting out the stalk. The cyst will disappear on its own once the stalk is removed. Open excision - During an open excision of the cyst, there is no use of a camera, and we make a larger incision on top of the cyst to remove it.

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