Ganglion cyst: Difference between revisions

No edit summary
Line 8: Line 8:


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Hand Non-Fracture DDx]]
*[[Radiograph-Negative Hand and Finger Injuries]]


==Source==
==Source==

Revision as of 06:20, 4 January 2014

Background

  • Cystic collection of synovial fluid within a joint or tendon sheath
  • ~33% resolve spontaneously

Treatment

  1. NSAIDs
  2. Refer to hand surgeon for persistent or recurrent pain or cosmetic deformity

See Also

Source

  • Tintinalli
  • Atlas of Emergency Medicine