Ganglion cyst. Artwork of a ganglion cyst on the back of a wrist. This cyst (fluid filled sac) is named for its similarity to ganglion nerve clusters.

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Ganglion cyst. Artwork of a ganglion cyst on the back of a wrist. This cyst (fluid filled sac) is named for its similarity to ganglion nerve clusters. Its cause is unknown, but it may result from overuse of a specific joint, causing the degeneration of the surrounding fibrous tissue and the development of a fluid-filled cystic structure. The cysts are usually asymptomatic, but may be removed surgically for cosmetic reasons.

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Size: 4627px × 3898px
Photo credit: © PETER GARDINER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: abnormal, artwork, bible, body, bump, condition, cyst, cystic, disorder, fluid-filled, ganglion, human, illustration, joint, lump, medical, medicine, people, person, unhealthy, wrist