RT Book, Section
A1 Reichman, Eric F.
SR Print(0)
ID 57711318
T1 Chapter 105. Ganglion Cyst Aspiration and Injection
T2 Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e
YR 2013
FD 2013
PB The McGraw-Hill Companies
PP New York, NY
SN 978-0-07-161352-1
LK accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57711318
RD 2024/04/24
AB Ganglion  cysts,  also  known  as  synovial  cysts  or  ganglia,  are  the  most  common  soft  tissue  tumors  of  the  wrist  and  hand.1  They  are  a  common  reason  for  patients  to  present  to  the  Emergency  Department.  The  chief  complaint  is  usually  a  mild  pain  or  ache,  exacerbated  by  movement,  and  localized  to  a  1  to  2  cm  mass  on  the  wrist  or  hand.  Patients  may  also  present  with  concerns  about  a  painless  “lump.”  Acute  trauma  prior  to  presentation  is  uncommon,  though  patients  often  give  a  history  of  repetitive  motion  at  the  site.  The  mass  usually  increases  in  size  progressively  over  time  or,  occasionally,  may  grow  rapidly  over  a  short  period.  Patients  presenting  to  the  Emergency  Department  with  ganglia  may  have  already  attempted  one  of  several  popular  home  remedies,  including  homeopathic  medications  or  striking  the  cyst  firmly  with  a  large  book  or  hammer.