Management of the occasional wrist ganglion

Description: The classic presentation of a ganglion cyst is that of a smooth, tense, fixed lump from which clear gelatinous fluid is aspirated. Treatment of ganglions includes: 1) reassurance, 2) aspiration, or 3) excision. Watch and waiting is a good option because so many resolve on their own and because recurrence is so common after aspiration and excision. Ganglia located on the dorsum of the wrist can be dealt with by most rural physicians. The method of management with the lowest risk of recurrence is surgical excision.
Management of the occasional wrist ganglion. Thommasen HV, Johnston S, Thommasen A. Can J Rural Med. 2006 Winter;11(1):51-2 Full text