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Cyst or ganglion, what’s the difference?

It’s difficult to tell a cyst from a ganglion on your own. According to the MSD medical website, skin cysts are firm, globular, mobile, and painless. They can be up to 5 cm in diameter.

To best identify the lump and its origin, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional or general practitioner. They will be able to name this unwanted lump.

Cyst or ganglion, what’s the difference?

It’s difficult to tell a cyst from a ganglion on your own. According to the MSD medical website, skin cysts are firm, globular, mobile, and painless. They can be up to 5 cm in diameter.

To best identify the lump and its origin, it is essential to consult a healthcare professional or general practitioner. They will be able to name this unwanted lump.