Ganglion Cyst Flashcards
1
Q
Where are ganglions normally found?
A
Around a synovial joint/tendon sheath
2
Q
What is a ganglion?
A
Herniation or out-pouching of a weak portion of joint capsule or tendon sheath
3
Q
What a ganglion cyst looks like?
A
Well-defined, may be quite firm and readily transilluminate
4
Q
Treatment for ganglion cyst?
A
Excision for discomfort/cosmetsis
