A Comparative Study of Surgical Excision and Steroid Injection in Managing Ganglion Cysts
Karpaka Vinayakam Gopalakrishnan,
Kawushik Kumar P
Abstract:Background
Ganglion cysts are benign soft tissue tumors that commonly occur in the joints, especially the wrist. Surgical excision and steroid injection are the two main treatment options; however, their efficacy remains unclear.
Methods
This prospective interventional control trial included 54 patients with ganglion cysts treated between March 2023 and March 2024 at Saveetha Medical College Hospital, Chennai. Patients were divided into two groups: Group A underwent surgical excision and Group B received asp… Show more
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