🟦 SLIDE 3 | Is a Ganglion Cyst Dangerous? 🤔
Usually, no.
A ganglion cyst is generally:
🟢 Benign
🟢 Non-cancerous
🟢 Not always in need of treatment
However, if it becomes painful, causes numbness or tingling, or affects hand movement, it should be medically evaluated.]
🟦 SLIDE 4 | Why Does It Develop?
The exact cause is not always known.
However, ganglion cysts may be associated with:
🔹 Repetitive wrist use
🔹 Repetitive hand movements
🔹 Previous injuries or sprains
🔹 Changes in the tissues surrounding a joint or tendon
⚠️ Having these factors does not necessarily mean that a ganglion cyst will develop.
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