Ganglion Cyst
Signs and Symptoms

The vast majority of ganglion cysts arise as small, painless bumps ranging from 1 to 3 cm in size. Most have a firm or rubbery consistency. Occasionally, the cysts cause symptoms. The most common symptoms include:

• Pain: Typically, the pain is dull and persistent and gets worse at the extremes of wrist motion. More frequently, pain is associated with dorsal ganglion and smaller ganglion size.
• Weakness: Sometimes, a ganglion cyst puts pressure on the nerves that pass near the joint. This may weaken hand strength, affect joint motion or cause tingling in the fingers, hand or forearm.