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Hi Doctor, In my left hand joint I have kind of ganglion cyst tear. But I am not whether it is that or not it. It is not soft it hard. Can you help what could it be ? Is it problematic ?
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It looks like ganglion cyst( fluid filled sac) arising from the joint. It is usually painless and nothing needs to be done. It can be excised if it increases in size or if it's symptomatic.
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Ultrasound of wrist will confirm diagnosis if you are still doubtful.
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