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 care
Splints often used
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Sources
- Ganglion Cyst of the Wrist and Hand — AAOS OrthoInfo(accessed 2026-04-22)