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Condition

Ganglion cyst

The most common lump in the hand. A fluid-filled cyst that often appears on the back of the wrist. It can change size, may be painless, and is not cancer.

Common triggers

  • Joint or tendon-sheath irritation
  • More common in women between 15 and 40
  • Sometimes follows minor wrist trauma

When to seek care

  • Pain or numbness from the cyst
  • Rapid changes in size
  • Cyst that interferes with hand function or appearance

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Related motions in the movement library

Canonical hand-therapy movements linked to this condition for education — not a substitute for your own program or clearance.

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