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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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Minimally invasive: They basically make an incision in your skin (a few mm) and the ganglion cyst is scooped out. Very quick procedure.
Answered 6/10/2017
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It depends: on the size and location of the ganglion.
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