Ganglion Cyst On Side Of Foot. When a painful bump appears on your toe joint or the bottom of your foot it can be unsettling. Although the appearance of a ganglion cyst may be startling and a bit unnerving this type of cyst is not dangerous or.
The term ganglion means knot which describes these irregular multi walled mobile masses underneath the skin. The most distinguishing feature of ganglions is their location around joints and tendons although in rare cases they may found in bones or tendons. They also may occur in the ankles and feet.
Ganglion cysts and synovial cysts share several similarities.
Tumor like growth is present on the joint that covers the tendon muscle. They appear on the tops of the feet usually along a tendon or joint and they can cause tendon ligament or joint damage. They also may occur in the ankles and feet. It may appear similar to a small tumor but it is not cancerous and is often the result of foot strain or injury.