This video describes ganglion cysts as movable, jelly-filled soft-tissue lumps that may appear on the top or bottom of the foot or along a tendon. The doctor reviews drainage and surgical removal as treatment options. He also characterizes these cysts as usually harmless and the removal procedure as brief.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
G is for ganglion cyst. A ganglion cyst is a soft-tissue lump that may appear on the top or bottom of the foot or within a tendon. It may feel movable or compressible. The doctor describes it as a jelly-filled lesion that is usually harmless.
Treatment may involve draining the cyst. If it cannot be drained or returns after drainage, it may be removed surgically. The doctor describes making a small incision and removing the ganglion cyst in a procedure that takes about five minutes.
Key takeaways
- A ganglion cyst is described as a movable or compressible soft-tissue lump filled with jelly-like material.
- The cyst may occur on the top or bottom of the foot or along a tendon.
- Drainage and surgical removal are presented as treatment options.
