What Is a Ganglion cyst?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
2. Ganglion Cyst
A ganglion cyst is a swelling that is usually found near a tendon or a joint. They are often just the size of a pea, but they can sometimes grow to be the size of a golf ball. These cysts are filled with synovial fluid, the natural lubricant that has been described previously.
It is not clear exactly why ganglion cysts occur. However, we do know that it appears to be a case of fluids leaking out from a joint or nearby tendon. These fluids can begin to accumulate in the bodily tissues, resulting in what we know as a ganglion cyst.
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