Ganglion cysts

What are complications of ganglion cysts?

Median or ulnar nerve compression and hand ischemia due to vascular occlusion may be caused by volar ganglion.

What is a ganglion cyst?

Noncancerous mucin-filled synovial cyst caused by either trauma, mucoid degeneration or synovial herniation.

How does the typical patient with a ganglion cyst present?

Patient will present as→ a 54-year-old male presents with a slowly enlarging mass on the dorsum of his left wrist which has been present for 3 years. He denies any significant symptoms. Physical exam shows a 1 cm palpable mass that transilluminates.

How are ganglion cysts treated?

Usually observation, aspiration second line, and excision.

How do ganglion cysts present clinically?

Usually on the hands, especially on the dorsal aspect of the wrists. Firm and well-circumscribed often fixed to deep tissue but not to the overlying skin, transilluminates. Allen's test to ensure radial and ulnar artery flow.