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5 lut 2013 · A ganglion cyst is one of those bumps you sometimes see on people’s wrist. They start off small, but can grow to the size of a golf ball. Watching a lump grow larger is unnerving, but the...
A historical method of treatment for a ganglion cyst was to strike the lump with a large, heavy book, causing the cyst to rupture and drain into the surrounding tissues. Historically, a Bible, usually the largest (or only book) in a household, was employed for this treatment.
20 sie 2018 · Ganglion cysts are lumps that usually develop on the wrist or ankle joints. They are filled with fluid and are often painful, especially if you put pressure on them. To add insult to injury, depending on their size, they may also affect the range of motion of the affected joint.
22 gru 2023 · A ganglion cyst (bible cyst) is a fluid-filled lump below the surface of your skin that appears on or near joints and tendons. They usually don’t cause any symptoms and often disappear on their own. Treatment ranges from observation to outpatient surgery (ganglionectomy).
3 cze 2024 · One of the most common lumps we come across in our clinic is the Ganglion Cyst (pronounced “gan-glee-in”). It’s sometimes called the Bible Bump. Why you ask? We’ll come to that shortly… What is a Ganglion Cyst?
A ganglion cyst or a Bible cyst is a benign swelling or bulge that often appears around or on joints and tendons in the hand or foot. A ganglion manifests as a subcutaneous limp or nodule. The size can change in time and it can also disappear completely. [1]
The ganglion cyst usually appears as a bump (mass) that changes size. It is usually soft, anywhere from 1-3 cm in diameter (about .4-1.2 inches), and doesn't move. The swelling may appear over time or appear suddenly, may get smaller in size, and may even go away, only to come back at another time.
