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Can you remove a ganglion cyst on the top side of your hand without surgery?
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Yes: Ganglion cysts on the top side (non-palm side) of the hand can be removed through an aspiration procedure. This is a simple office procedure where a needle is introduced into the ganglion cyst and its contents are aspirated. However, the risk of recurrence following an aspiration procedure is very high--as high as 75-80%. Consider the risks of recurrence when deciding on treatment options.
Answered 4/20/2018
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It can be aspirated.: Assuming that the mass is actually a ganglion cyst, it can often be successfully aspirated or "sucked out" with a needle. Unfortunately, the cyst often recurs after aspiration. The only way to truly remove the cyst is with surgery.
Answered 6/9/2013
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Unsure: Not that i know of. Some cysteine have been known to resolve spontaneously. But surgery is the definitive answer. Aspiration has a high risk of recurrence.
Answered 8/13/2018
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