What is a ganglion cyst?

Answer by  lalallalala (180)

Also known as a bible bump a ganglion cyst is a swelling that appears around the joints and tendons in foot or hands.

Answer by  vietnamgirls (1177)

A ganglion cyst is a swelling around a joint or tendon, usually in the wrist or hand. They contain clear fluid and it is believed that the cyst forms when a check valve is formed in the joint allowing fluid to escape but not re-enter. They usually can be excised or aspirated.

Answer by  h (364)

A ganglion cyst is a bump or swollen area that will form around joints and tendons in either the hand or foot. The size of these cysts can change over time.

Answer by  Jenn09 (176)

A ganglion cyst is a small lump typically located near the joints or tendons on a the wrist or foot. These cysts are filled with a clear fluid, which can be aspirated by a physician if the presence of the cyst is interfering with daily activities or causing pain.

Answer by  aks (221)

A ganglion cyst is a type of tumor or swelling that often erupts on or around the surrounding area of jointed segments and tendons in the hand or foot. The size of this cyst may differ.

Answer by  mg (219)

A ganglion cyst is a benign condition (non-cancerous) that creates a firm, painless nodule on hand or wrist. It usually occurs on the volar, or palmar surface of the wrist. It is usually of no medical consequence, but most health professionals choose to remove it so that it can be analyzed and a more serious condition can be ruled out.

Answer by  Crystalb (163)

It is a cyst that forms on the joints. It most commonly forms on the wrist and hand joints. It has been called a bible cyst, because a long time ago, the treatment was to bump ones hand on a bible. Now, it can be easily removed, but some people choose just to leave it.

Answer by  gabriella10 (353)

It's a tumor o swelling on top of a joint. It's believed it is caused by trauma. Most of them can be painfull. An evaluation of the fluid inside the cyst can be done drawing out with a syringe a sample of the liquid. It's important to know if it's a solid cyst.

Answer by  champaign9497 (11977)

Its where you have swelling around a joint any joint and they very widely in shape and size you can always call the doctors office or the ER and ask them they will be able to give you all the details on it that you need and I also know some are painful and some are not.