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Son has a vascular cyst on palm where thumb meets the hand. can't afford 'surgery' can it be drained?
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No: The swelling is composed of blood vessels and blood with direct connection to the vascular system. Any blood removed would quickly be replaced and in addition dangerous bleeding may result.
Answered 10/26/2015
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