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I have had a ganglion cyst for quite some time. just noticed it wasn't there anymore. what should i expect from this?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Common event: It is common for ganglions to wax and wane in size and symptoms dependent upon level of use. Suspect it will most likely return. Ganglion is a synovial cyst arising from a joint, use and motion of that joint will affect the ganglion .

Dr Hellman agreed

Answered 9/21/2017

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