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Broken ganglionic cyst on ankle foot swollen no pain what should i dobroken ganglionic cyst on ankle foot swollen no pain what to do?

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Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

Seek podiatrist: See podiatrist or orthopedic surgeon to excist the intra-articular remnant of the cyst

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Answered 9/29/2016

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