Ganglion cysts Flashcards
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What are ganglion cysts?
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Ganglions are out pouchings of the synovium lining of the joints, which are filled with synovial fluid
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What are some causes of weaknesses to the synovium, causing ganglion cysts?
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Developmental (Juvenile Baker’s cysts)
Underlying joint damage (Baker’s cysts)
3
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How do ganglion cysts present?
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They are usually painless, but may feel tight under the skin
They present as discreet, round swellings, usually <10cm
The skin will be mobile as the cyst is fixed to underlying structures
4
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Where do ganglion cysts usually form?
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Wrists
Feet
Knees
5
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How are ganglion cysts managed?
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They usually resolve with time, however, aspiration or excision can be performed to reduce them
In the past they were treated using the family bible (Hitting)
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