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Whats difference between ganglion cyst and neuroma? how are they treated if not causing a problem?

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Different: A neuroma is a tumor made of nerve and scar tissue. A ganglion cyst is an exvagination of a joint capsule, usually the dorsal joint capsule of the wrist. Either one can cause pain, and either can be excised surgically. The classic treatment for a ganglion cyst is to drop a very heavy book on it, rupturing the cyst, leading to its classic name "bible cyst". No joke.

Answered 9/4/2017

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Ganglion is a joint : Fluid- filled cavity that are often painless or mildly tender+or- unsightly & easily seen thru skin. Neuroma is an exquisitely tender bulbous zone in a nerve that causes electric shock-type sensation when tapped and can't be seen except at surgery.

Answered 1/28/2021

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Very different: One is a gelatinous filled cyst, the other an inflammed nerve. If no pain can leave both alone.

Answered 10/26/2017

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