What is a ganglion cyst?

Fluid-filled lump on wrist or hand caused by joint or tendon sheath leakage.

Can ganglion cysts be treated with Korean medicine?

Yes, especially excellent for small-medium cysts.

Not always — asymptomatic cysts can be monitored.

No, this is not recommended — high recurrence and infection risk.

Yes, 30–50% recur after any treatment.

Ganglion: soft, fluctuant, transilluminates. Tumor: harder, fixed, doesn't transilluminate.

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A benign fluid-filled cyst arising from a joint or tendon sheath. It is most common on the back of the wrist and is filled with a jelly-like fluid.

Ganglion Cyst