Ganglion cyst

My 8 year old daughter has a lump on the top of her.  It appears to move when she flexes.  When looking online, it seems she might have a ganglion cyst.  I am going to take her to have it looked at, but wanted to know if I should she her Pediatrician, a Ped Dermatologist or a Ped Orthopedic Doctor.

[1faithfilledgirl]

I had that and just saw my Gen. Practicioner.  She said it's caused by a lot of movement, like if you are involved in sports, etc... I am not really too athletic but tend to move my foot back and forth when I am sitting.  I have consciously made an effort to stop doing that and it has gone away.  

[remar]

I agree with the above poster. Take her to her Pedi Dr first. If it is a cyst then he/she will tell you what specialist to see. These cysts are not uncommon and pretty easy to remove. Take care. Remar

[Katiefay]

My sister had the same thing at that age... She saw a Ped Orth,,,,,, thats what it was and they ended up removing it

[caregiver222]

Sometimes they go away on their own. Mine did.

Treatment now involves aspiration of the fluid, and sometimes surgical excision.

The old treatment was to simply "smash" them with a book. Yeah. It works.

I do not vote for the pedi doctor, but vote for the dermatologist. If surgical excision is requires these people are more conscious of scarring.

[Londres70]

I had one too; I was doing alot of physical activity/very athletic at that time.  It went away on its own after some time; I think after 3-5 months.  Have the GP check it out first.  

I agree with Caregiver222, consult a Dermatologist vs Ortho if you need to.

[allmymarbles]

My daughter had such a cyst at about that age. I was on her hand. Our doctor told us to smash it with a dictionary. We did. And it worked. My daughter missed it however. She like the way it moved when she used her hand.

[remar]

I would not recommend smashing it with a book. You don't have a diagnosis yet and it could another type of cyst, or another problem altogether. Please let us know what the Dr says and take. Remar