Has anyone ever heard of a ganglion cyst?
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I had one removed from my left and right hands.  One at a time.  The haling time is realistically about a couple months...a few weeks of pain and stitches...then there is a pain when lifting too much weight, or bumping the hand in that spot.  It hurts; just bask for some good pain meds.  Make sure you keep it elevated...REMEMBER...IMPORTANT; while you are sleeping; hanging around, because if you don't it will get even more swollen than it will be already, from the surgery, itself.  Ask the surgeon if you can see it.  It looks like a spider; be glad it's gone.  Good luck to you.  You will be fine.  get it out before it gets any bigger; one of mine was, and it still hurts; it's been 3 months.  It is better every day.  It is a standard procedure; very quick...20 minutes for the surgery, itself.  Don't fret.  relax.
198890
can you get hold of it and move it around freely between your fingers (it isnt attatched to the bone or anything else) then it is a cyst,or if it is where your adams apple is it could be a growth on your thyroid gland.get it checked.
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It most likely is a harmless cyst if it's been there for that long and hasn't caused any problems.  If it's changed shape or size, though, it may be a cause for concern.  Either way, your doctor should be able to tell you what it is and whether you need to worry about it.  Better to be safe than sorry.
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This sounds like an abscess to me, look up Pilonidal abscess or cyst as what you are describing sounds exactly like this.  You can not treat this yourself, you must see a Dr before it gets worse.\n\nI worked in a GP surgery for 7 years and we had a girl who had this, she had to come in a few times a week to have it cleaned and re-dressed.  Don't be embarrassed or worry it is quite a common condition and can be fixed.  \n\nGo and see a Dr to put your mind at rest.
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Usually in anatomy a ganglion is nerve tissue, a lump of cells from which nerves originate (trigeminal ganglion, for example). A visible or palpable ganglion is not something you encounter regularly, in contrast with lymph nodes. If you are absolutely certain that it is indeed a nerve ganglion, you should further investigate its causes. Palpable nerve tissue may be seen in familial diseases like von Recklinghausen syndrome (neurofibromatosis) or other diseases like amyloidosis. Depending on location and size it may also be a benign nerve tissue tumor. All of these are very rare and I wouldn't worry about it. \n\nHOWEVER: some doctors use the term ganglion to refer to swollen lymph nodes (as in lymphatic ganglion, see page below). I also think that the term ganglion is used to refer to lymph nodes in other languages, i.e. french. The rough meaning of the word "ganglion" (greek) is "knot" which is appropriate for both nerve tissue (typical usage) and some times for other tissue types. In that sense, ganglion refers to how it looks/feels, not to what it actually is.\n\nFinally, there is another type of ganglion that occurs in joints. As an example, several people, typists, for example, have a wrist ganglion from overuse of the hands. \n\nI do believe that in this case the terms were used interchangeably and your doctor really meant lymph node. Typically, the above posters are correct, ganglion is (usually) nerve tissue and is not a lymph node.
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Well, it's not a personal experience, but a friend of mine, after trying to get pregnant unsuccessfully, found out that she had cysts. She had those removed (must have been 2 years ago) and now she has a beautiful baby boy :-)
736620
Could be a cyst. I would go have it checked out.
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No, you may have cysts. go to your doc.
1006043
I had a CAT scan about 5 years ago that showed and arachnoid cyst. The doctor wasn't concerned about it and it never caused me any problems. Heck.....I forgot about it until I saw your question.
448192
A cyst may or may not be a benign tumor. You should see a doctor.
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Go to the Dr.!   \n\nI have lipomas, they sound bad but are really just fatty lumps under the skin.  My brother in law had some removed. Cysts are common too, and usually are not malignant but you need to get it checked out. My husband has had one removed, he was fine.\n\nYou need to get these checked out to make sure they aren't cancer, especially if it's in the breast area.  This will help you stop worrying and to realize what's going on.
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are you talking about a piloniadal cyst?  if so I have had this for years as well.  I had it removed and it came back and I have to have it removed again.  bloody sore ain't even the words for this pain!!!  I feel for ya if it is the same thing you are talkin about!
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I would get it checked ASAP.  Lumps should not be ignored.\nb
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Sometimes  it can be fibroid and a result of too much caffenine. Get a mamogram ASAP! That is the best assessment of breast nodules.  If it is truly a cyst-- they can use a long needle and local pain killer to aspirate the cyst and get the fluid out.\n\nPlease see the Susan G Komen website for breats health information.
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All lumps MUST be immediately checked up. Its good that you are going to a doc. It can be a benign cyst. Dont worry too much. Wait for the prognosis. And best of luck !
1007314
it could be a liquid filled cyst under the breastbone. I would go to the doctor asap!
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I am surprised with the fact that you haven't mentioned having any pain at all. That is a really big cyst! If you got an ultrasound, I assume you're seeing a doctor. Ask him about the options you have, since you're pregnant. Medication and surgery might not be a viable option.