Tendon sheath cysts are often seen as a bulge in the joint.
Tendon sheath cysts are benign cysts that occur inside the tendon sheaths of the joints, most often on the back of the hand or the back of the joints of the foot, presenting as a hemispherical swelling bulge, with a smooth, soft surface, which may gradually harden and contain thick pus.
Cysts in the subcutaneous and the surrounding tissue without adhesion, growth is relatively slow, the size of the occasional soreness and discomfort, local pressure pain. Generally speaking, if the patient’s cyst is small and has no discomfort, it can be left untreated, paying attention to daily care, and some of the cysts may subside on their own.
Part of the patient’s tendon sheath cysts will gradually grow, on the nerves, blood vessels caused by compression will cause local pain, numbness, pale skin color, muscle atrophy and other symptoms, we need to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor to take aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to alleviate the pain, the line of puncture suction and injection of medication can be cured in general, but easy to recur, but also feasible surgical resection, basically can be cured.