The most common benign mass of the hand and wrist — often harmless, but sometimes painful or functionally limiting.
A fluid-filled sac arising from a joint or tendon sheath. Most commonly found on the back of the wrist, palm side of the wrist, or base of a finger.
Observation is appropriate for asymptomatic cysts. When treatment is desired, aspiration or surgical excision are the main options.
Dr. Letzelter sees patients in Fairfax VA, Friendship Heights DC, and Children's National Hospital.
Call 703-876-2788