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A physical exam is often all that is needed to diagnose a ganglion cyst however your doctor may get further confirmation by using a syringe to draw out some of the fluid in the cyst (needle aspiration). In some cases your doctor may order an ultrasound to determine whether the bump is fluid-filled (cystic) or if it is solid.
