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Does it tell anything of an ankle ganglion cyst if not much fluid was aspirated from it? i thought it should contain a lot more fluid.

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Dr. William Byars answered

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No: The volume aspirated may not be a goood predictor of anything. Sometimes the needle may become clogged during the aspiration procedure.

Dr Beresh and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/8/2015

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Can vary: The amount of fluid would be dependent on the size and depth of the cyst.

Dr Earle and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/24/2013

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