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Ganglion Cysts

Medical 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.
Guide Notes:	non-neoplastic; SYNOVIAL CYSTS is also available
Previously Indexed:	Synovial Cyst (1969-2003)

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