Doctor's Notes on Ganglion Cyst
A ganglion cyst is a sac-like swelling that arises from the synovium, the tissue that lines a joint or surrounds a tendon. Ganglion cysts can be caused by inflammation of the synovium due to local trauma or injury. They may also arise as early signs of arthritis. Ganglion cysts are most common around the joints of the wrists and ankles.
Signs and symptoms associated with a ganglion cyst include painless, localized swellings of the involved area. There are usually no visible signs of inflammation like redness or warmth. A ganglion cyst behind the knee that can become large is known as a Baker's cyst. This type of ganglion can cause a sense of fullness or tightness in the knee joint.
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Cyst (Cysts)
Cyst or cysts are abnormal sac-like structures that can occur anywhere in the body. Examples of cysts include: ovarian cysts, sebaceous cyst, ganglion cyst, pilonidal cyst, Baker's cyst, dermoid cyst, arachnoid cyst, Bartholin's cyst, breast cyst, liver cyst, kidney cyst, vaginal cysts, skin cyst, ruptured epidermal cyst, synovial cyst, pineal cyst, thyroid cysts, epidermal cyst, Nabothian cysts, bone cysts, bladder cyst, and pancreatic cysts. Treatment of a cyst depends upon the cause. -
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a scanner that takes cross-sectional images of the body. It is used to evaluate tissues of the head, neck, chest, limbs, abdomen, and pelvis. MRI is a very safe procedure; sedation may be used for infants, small children, or adults who are claustrophobic.
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Kasper, D.L., et al., eds. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 19th Ed. United States: McGraw-Hill Education, 2015.