What Are Ganglion Cysts

Ganglion cysts are found most commonly at the dorsum of hand near the wrist joint or fingers. The can also be found near other joint. They are hard, somtimes painfull swellings, which on applying pressure move away, the movement is restricted on flexion/ extension of wrist, and on applying light the light is transmitted through the cyst as it contains clear fluid i.e. transillumination is positive.

Cyst usually resolves itself

Treatment options include aspiration and then injection with steroid e.g. triamcinolone (kenakort) or surgical excision. Although there is higher rate of recurrence.