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A member asked:

I have a ganglion cyst on the top joint of my finger. should i have a hand surgeon remove it?

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Not necessarily: If doesn't bother you, then leave it alone. Ganglion cysts tend to recur after removal and they never turn into anything serious.

Answered 6/26/2018

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