Bill is a dentist who presents with a painless lump that has recently appeared on the dorsal aspect of his wrist, interfering with work.

 

Features of examination of Ganglion

  • Deep subcutaneous lump
  • Immobile
  • Fixed to deep tissues

Investigations

  • USS
  • MRI

Management of ganglion

  • Needle aspiration
  • steroid injection
  • Needle compression technique
  • Surgical referral