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I have carpal tunnel and a ganglion cyst on my left inner wrist. the cyst is approx. 2inches in diameter. what procedure will be used to treat both?

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Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

Surgery is an option: procedure is surgeon dependent.

Answered 3/10/2019

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A member asked:

I have carpal tunnel and a ganglion cyst on my left inner wrist. the cyst is approx. 2inches in diameter. what procedure will be used to treat both?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered

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