Ganglion cyst
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ganglion cysts
benign soft tissue tumor usually in hand or wrist but can occur un any joint
treatment of ganglion cysts
conservative= ROM or immobilization to decrease pain, ergonomic training invasive- aspiration or removal
the cyst is filled with
gelatinous material
onset for ganglion cysts is
spontaneous and usually between 20 and 50 years females over males 3:1 and they spontaneously resolve can compress nerves and cause paresthesias
