common

Ganglion cyst

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sack associated with a joint or sheath. It most often occurs at the back of the wrist, followed by the front of the wrist.

Underlined words are explained — tap any of them.

Symptoms — what it feels like

·Small soft bump associated with a joint or sheath

How it's found

·Typically based on signs

Treatment

·Watchful waiting, splinting the affected joint, needle ,

Complications

·Only with operative treatment

Outlook

·Not serious

More in Joints

Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Gout Ankylosing spondylitis Lupus (SLE)Carpal tunnel syndrome Psoriatic arthritis Plantar fasciitis Frozen shoulder Septic arthritis Pseudogout Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

See all of Joints →

Plain-language summary adapted from Wikipedia. Not medical advice.