Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Ganglion: diagnosis and treatment

Ganglion is a small swelling filled with a thick, viscous, clear liquid typically located on the articulation of the wrist.

It is more common in females and can appear any time between teen and sixth decade. Back of the wrist is the favorite site.

It feels tight. Tenderness may be present. Skin on the swelling moves freely. Mild to moderate pain may be present. It set a deep structures but not for os. Sometimes lymph nodes may disappear spontaneously.

Ganglion over wrist

Formation of lymph nodes is thought to be the result of a defect of development of the capsule sheath or a tendon.

The diagnosis is by history and clinical examination.

Treatment includes the following methods

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This page was last updated March 30, 2009.

Other causes of wrist pain...

Of Quervain disease

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Scaphoid fracture

Fracture of the wrist

Deformation of Madelung

Anatomy of the wrist

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