Ganglion Cyst Removal

What is a Ganglion Cyst?

Ganglion Cysts are benign, fluid-filled growths which develop around joints or tendons, most commonly on the wrists, hands or fingers. The swellings can vary in size, from pea-sized to golf ball sized.

What are my options for Ganglion Cyst Removal?

Ganglion Cysts can be aspirated with a needle, which can reduce pain. However, aspirated Cysts may recur and require further treatment.

Some Ganglion Cysts are suitable for surgical excision, which has a much reduced chance of recurrence. They can be excised at the clinic using a local anaesthetic.

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What causes Ganglion Cysts?

It is not fully understood why Ganglion Cysts form. They seem to occur when the synovial fluid that surrounds a tendon or joint (to lubricate and cushion them during movement) escapes and collects to form a cyst.

Ganglion Cysts are often associated with arthritic changes in middle age but can also occur in young adults.

Other types of Ganglion Cyst

Distal Interphalangeal Mucous Cysts are benign Ganglion Cysts of the fingers, located at the outermost joint. In rare cases, they also occur on the toes.

Should I be concerned about Ganglion Cysts?

Ganglion Cysts are not cancerous and will not spread to other parts of your body. They do often continue to grow in size however and can eventually put pressure on surrounding bone structures, which can be extremely painful. If a Ganglion Cyst is small or isn’t causing discomfort, you may choose to leave it alone and in some cases it may disappear without treatment, although this can take a number of years.

Are there any complications of Ganglion Cyst Removal?

There is a very small chance of joint infection with surgical excision of a Ganglion Cyst.

Aspirated cysts may recur.