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. Many are asymptomatic.
Observation is appropriate for asymptomatic cysts. When treatment is desired, aspiration or surgical excision are the main options. Surgical excision has a lower recurrence rate.
Dr. Letzelter sees patients in Fairfax VA, Friendship Heights DC, and Children's National Hospital.
Call 703-876-2788