[SimoneFlen']

Ganglion cysts are noncancerous lumps that most commonly develop along the tendons or joints of your wrists or hands. They also may occur in the ankles and feet. Ganglion cysts are typically round or oval and are filled with a jellylike fluid.

Small ganglion cysts can be pea-sized, while larger ones can be around an inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter. Ganglion cysts can be painful if they press on a nearby nerve. Their location can sometimes interfere with joint movement.

If your ganglion cyst is causing you problems, your doctor may suggest trying to drain the cyst with a needle. Removing the cyst surgically also is an option. But if you have no symptoms, no treatment is necessary. In many cases, the cysts go away on their own.

[Suicide_Note]

Kinda looks like caviar.

[journey2xl]

My dad used to say that doctor's would slam a book on these cysts to get rid of them......lol.......not sure if that's true or not....lol

[mintycbo]

Originally Posted by journey2xl ↗

My dad used to say that doctor's would slam a book on these cysts to get rid of them......lol.......not sure if that's true or not....lol

What my doctor told me 20 years ago when he drained one in my right wrist.
Used a large gauge needle and sucked it out..reminded me of warm translucent mayonnaise.

[flyflicker123]

I have a cyst on my head I need removed. Started out the size of a bb many years ago,now its about the size of a small grape. Not looking forward to getting that cut out. But I do want to see what they take out.

[winvens]

Originally Posted by flyflicker123 ↗

I have a cyst on my head I need removed. Started out the size of a bb many years ago,now its about the size of a small grape. Not looking forward to getting that cut out. But I do want to see what they take out.

That's not a cyst. It's your tumourous brain.

[quetza]

Originally Posted by journey2xl ↗

My dad used to say that doctor's would slam a book on these cysts to get rid of them......lol.......not sure if that's true or not....lol

yup. old timers call them "bible bumps" because it goes that they would use the old family bible (as it was typically the biggest book in the house) and try to flatten them by slamming the book onto the cyst.

not really what I recommend my patients try when they see me for these. if they are bothersome and the patient isn't too keen on surgery i recommend trying to aspirate the cyst. i use a 19 gauge needle and a large syringe as you need a decent amount of negative pressure because the stuff inside is THICK! i also let them know there is a very good chance the cyst will recur if they choose that option. surgery is the most definitive way to manage them but even still they can come back after that.

most have great luck with surgery though ive seen a few that develop some chronic pain following surgical management, hence my mantra for many of the things people talk to me about: if it doesn't negatively impact your life just leave it alone.

[alphawolf15]

so gross to watch but I still watch them

[Sam...]

I've done it on myself with a syringe and needle. But later I just switched to whacking it on a table, much easier.