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Hi! how invasive is surgery to correct a ganglion cyst that cannot be drained? scheduled for an mri but dr thinks it will show a solid mass.

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Dr. Edward Workman answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Minimally invasive: They basically make an incision in your skin (a few mm) and the ganglion cyst is scooped out. Very quick procedure.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

It depends: on the size and location of the ganglion.

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2017

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A member asked:

Hi! how invasive is surgery to correct a ganglion cyst that cannot be drained? scheduled for an mri but dr thinks it will show a solid mass.

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edward Workman answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Seibert and another doctor agreed

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