Ganglion Cyst Flashcards

1
Q

Where are ganglions normally found?

A

Around a synovial joint/tendon sheath

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What is a ganglion?

A

Herniation or out-pouching of a weak portion of joint capsule or tendon sheath

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What a ganglion cyst looks like?

A

Well-defined, may be quite firm and readily transilluminate

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4
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Treatment for ganglion cyst?

A

Excision for discomfort/cosmetsis

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