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What is the definition or description of: cyst drainage?
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Cyst drainage: Cyst drainage refers to the insertion of a needle into a cyst and withdrawing the fluid inside. This could be a breast cyst, ovarian cyst, renal cyst or a cyst in a joint, like a ganglion cyst. The cyst contents are sometimes sent to a pathologist to aid in the diagnosis.
Answered 7/21/2014
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