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Accidentally hit my wrist where my cyst was and it popped. should i still go to the doctor to get it checked? i already had it confirmed it was a cyst

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Cyst: you probably should still get it checked to make sure it heals ok and doesn't get infected or come back

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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