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Anatomical cross-section at the back of a wrist showing a fluid-filled ganglion cyst and a narrow connection to the joint capsule.
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Ganglion cyst

A ganglion is a fluid-filled lump near a joint or tendon sheath. You can see how it relates to these structures.

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