Ganglion Access

: Doctors often use transillumination (shining a light through the lump) because these fluid-filled sacs will glow, whereas solid tumors will not.

: They often present as a firm, well-circumscribed, and freely mobile mass, usually ranging from 1 cm to 3 cm in size.

: Restricting joint movement can help shrink the cyst by reducing the internal pressure that feeds it. ganglion

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: Most common in people aged 20 to 50 , with women being affected three times more often than men. : Doctors often use transillumination (shining a light

The exact cause is unknown, but a leading theory suggests they stem from —where connective tissue breaks down due to repetitive stress.

: Frequent risk factors include previous joint injuries or repetitive micro-injuries from overuse (e.g., in gymnasts). Diagnosis & Pathophysiology This is for informational purposes only

Intratendinous ganglion cyst of extensor indicis propius tendon