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  2. Ganglion cyst - Wikipedia

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    A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled bump associated with a joint or tendon sheath. [3] It most often occurs at the back of the wrist, followed by the front of the wrist. [3] [4] The cause is unknown. [3] The underlying mechanism is believed to involve an outpouching of the synovial membrane. [4] Diagnosis is typically based on examination.

  3. Ganglion - Wikipedia

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    Ganglia are primarily made up of somata and dendritic structures, which are bundled or connected.Ganglia often interconnect with other ganglia to form a complex system of ganglia known as a plexus.

  4. Ganglion (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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    Ganglion is a biological tissue mass, ... Ganglion cyst; Ganglion (band), a musical act from Calgary, Alberta, Canada; See also ... Cookie statement;

  5. Cyst - Wikipedia

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    Benign cyst kidney; radiological appearances mimic renal cancer, A cyst / s ɪ s t / is a closed sac, having a distinct envelope and division compared with the nearby tissue.Hence, it is a cluster of cells that have grouped together to form a sac (like the manner in which water molecules group together to form a bubble); however, the distinguishing aspect of a cyst is that the cells forming ...

  6. Carpometacarpal bossing - Wikipedia

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    Carpometacarpal bossing (or metacarpal/carpal bossing) is a small, immovable mass of bone on the back of the wrist. The mass occurs in one of the joints between the carpus and metacarpus of the hand , called the carpometacarpal joints , where a small immovable protuberance [ 1 ] occurs when this joint becomes swollen or bossed.

  7. Ganglionectomy - Wikipedia

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    A ganglionectomy, also called a gangliectomy, is the surgical removal of a ganglion. [1] The removal of a ganglion cyst usually requires a ganglionectomy. Such cysts usually form on the hand, foot or wrist and may cause pain or impair body function. Aspiration of the cyst and steroid injections are typically performed first.

  8. Benign tumor - Wikipedia

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    Benign tumor growth causes a mass effect that can compress neighboring tissues. This can lead to nerve damage, blood flow reduction ( ischemia ), tissue death ( necrosis ), or organ damage. The health effects of benign tumor growth may be more prominent if the tumor is contained within an enclosed space such as the cranium , respiratory tract ...

  9. Ganglion cell - Wikipedia

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    The process he used was called Golgi staining of the vertebrae retina. Cajal was able to differentiate between different types of Ganglion cell based on dendritic morphology, cell body and dendritic tree size, and number of sub layers in which they arborize/stratification layers.