Although they're known medically as soft tissue tumors, ganglion (GAN-glee-in) cysts are not cancerous and are easily treated. Doctors don't know exactly what causes ganglion cysts. They're most ...

Asymptomatic cysts need to be treated and excised; otherwise, they may become symptomatic later. Arthroscopic resection, debridement and excision are the treatments of choice for ganglion cysts as the ...

Some can be left alone. But if the cyst is causing pain or complications, it can be aspirated (drained) with a hypodermic needle or removed using arthroscopic surgery. Below, read stories by HSS ...

Ganglion cysts (GC) are an uncommon complication following arthroscopic ... This case report details the history, physical and treatment of an active-duty soldier who had undergone various aspirations ...