Ganglion cyst of the wrist treated with electroacupuncture: a case report.

Objective To illustrate the clinical management of a ganglion cyst presenting on the right dorsal wrist. Clinical Features A 38-year-old female complaining of a symptomatic right dorsal wrist ganglion of four years duration. Intervention and Outcome The patient was treated with high-frequency electroacupuncture in six consecutive treatments over a four week period and reported symptomatic improvement and a decrease in the size of the cyst following therapeutic intervention. Conclusion Ganglion cysts of the wrist are rather common benign connective tissue masses with variable treatment interventions. Electroacupuncture may be a novel and non-invasive conservative approach for the treatment of ganglion cysts. Further evaluation of the efficacy is warranted.