A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled sac associated with a joint or tendon sheath. It most often occurs at the back of the wrist, followed by the front of the wrist.
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Classification
Body SystemSourced to the subject's own account ICD-10 ChapterXIII: Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue 2 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
Causative Agent (category)Sourced to the subject's own accountIdiopathic / Multifactorial 1 Connections
Treated By
Source Ganglionectomy (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Ganglion cyst (Wikipedia)
Wikipedialead paragraph
The cause is unknown.
Wikipedia infobox, field/specialty parameter
Plastic surgery, orthopedic surgery, hand surgery
View the Source 2. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XIIIQuote, List of chapters, Chapter XIII
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
3. Wikipedia: Non-communicable disease
WikipediaLead section, transmission-route statement (inferred from disease-category)
NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
Named examples section
NCDs include Parkinson's disease, autoimmune diseases, strokes, heart diseases, cancers, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, cataracts, and others.
View the Source Ganglionectomy (Wikipedia)
Treated By: Ganglionectomy, Lead: treats Ganglion CystQuote, Treated By: Ganglionectomy, Lead: treats Ganglion Cyst
The removal of a ganglion cyst usually requires a ganglionectomy.
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