Ganglion cysts are benign soft tissue tumors originating from the tendons and tendon sheaths around the joint. They are common masses that develop in the hand and wrist. Cysts are usually seen on the back of the wrist, the front of the wrist and the roots of the fingers. It is a small sac of fluid that forms over a joint or tendon. This sac contains a viscous, sticky, gel-like liquid. Although the origin of the cyst fluid is not fully explained, it is thought to originate from the fluid within the joint. Because the fluid inside the ganglion cyst is similar to the synovial fluid that helps lubricate the joints. The liquid contains glucosamine, albumin and globulin. Cysts may be hard or spongy. Their shape is round or oval. While ganglion cysts can be the size of a grain of rice, there are also some that grow up to 3 centimeters.
What are the Symptoms of Ganglion Cyst?
Ganglion cysts are rare in children and are often observed around the age of 40-50. It is more common in women. Ganglions occur as a result of acute trauma or repetitive overuse of the hand or wrist. There may be pain, pressure or limitation of movement in the affected area. If ganglion cysts are in a position to put pressure on a nearby nerve, they may cause numbness and loss of strength. Ganglions are more common in people who do jobs that require intense movement and pressure on the hand and wrist, such as polishing, sprinkling sand, cutting and mowing, and manually wiping the floor. . People with calcification, which we call osteoarthritis, in the joints are at risk of developing ganglion cysts near degenerated joints.
How is the Treatment of Ganglion Cyst?
If the patient does not have any complaints. There is no need for treatment. Half of ganglion cysts heal spontaneously. Therefore, in the beginning, only follow-up is sufficient. However, if the cyst causes pain, restricts joint movement, or cosmetically disturbs the patient, treatment is required. Since strenuous activities on the wrist may cause the ganglion cyst to grow, it is useful to rest the area temporarily with a splint. Even rest alone helps the cyst shrink and relieve the pain. If the patient's complaints do not go away with rest, the ganglion cyst must be evacuated with a syringe, that is, aspirated. Locate this area Administration of steroids may also be therapeutic. This process can be repeated 2 times. Aspiration and local steroid injection are painless procedures that can be performed under office conditions, after which the patient can continue his daily life. However, some of all ganglion cysts may recur after treatment. In such cases, the capsular tissue and the cyst are removed surgically.
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