Clinical: Presentation of cystic lesions.

GANGLION: Ganglia occur in relation to a joint or tendon sheath and are most commonly seen on the dorsum of the hand, wrist or ankle. Ganglia occur at any age but most commonly appear between the teenage years and the 40s. They are often symptomless, but occasionally ache. They usually develop slowly and can vary in size or disappear. On examination, the gel-filled swelling is fluctuant and transilluminates. The gel is thought to be derived from synovial fluid. The ganglion can be aspirated or dispersed by a blow or pressure. However, recurrence is common. Surgical removal has better results.

MYXOID CYST: Myxoid cysts occur as a result of a degeneration of the connective tissue at the end …