Ganglion cyst
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What is ganglion cyst?
Ganglion cysts are swellings that usually occur on the hand or foot. They are especially common on the wrists. Aspiration or excision is indicated for symptomatic ganglia.
Common symptoms reported by people with ganglion cyst
Treatments taken by people for ganglion cyst
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Who has ganglion cyst on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 18 say ganglion cyst is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 6 | |
| 40s | 14 | |
| 50s | 10 | |
| 60s | 9 | |
| 70+ | 21 |
| Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 years | 2 | |
| 20-29 years | 5 | |
| 30-39 years | 8 | |
| 40-49 years | 4 | |
| 50-59 years | 4 | |
| 60-69 years | 2 | |
| 70+ years | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 13 | |
| Female | 101 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 73 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 2 |