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How is a ganglion cyst diagnosed? flashlight?
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Physical exam: Typically these cysts are readily diagnosed with a physical exam. Certainly, imaging studies such as ultrasound and MRI can also be helpful but are not usually necessary. Transilluminating the cyst with a "flashlight" is part of the physical exam and can help distinguish between a fluid filled mass and a solid one.
Answered 1/1/2015
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Appearance: Ganglion cyst is diagnosed by physical exam.
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