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Ganglion Cysts

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Definition: Nodular tumor-like lesions or mucoid flesh, arising from tendon sheaths, LIGAMENTS, or JOINT CAPSULE, especially of the hands, wrists, or feet. They are not true cysts as they lack epithelial wall. They are distinguished from SYNOVIAL CYSTS by the lack of communication with a joint cavity or the SYNOVIAL MEMBRANE.  non-neoplastic; SYNOVIAL CYSTS is also available    Other names Myxoid Cysts; Ganglionic Cyst; Ganglion Cyst; Ganglion; Cysts, Myxoid; Cysts, Ganglionic; Cysts, Ganglion; Cyst, Myxoid; Cyst, Ganglionic; Cyst, Ganglion; Ganglions; Ganglionic Cysts; Myxoid Cyst

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