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Ganglion cyst are often occuring, do they grow back even after you get rid of them?
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Yes: Recurrence rate is higher in aspirated cysts than in excised ones.Excised ganglion cyst may recur in 5-15% cases, usually because the cyst was not completely removed. Ganglion cysts have been found to recur following surgery in 12% to 41% of patients.
Answered 6/17/2013
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Variable: Pain, decreased motion or use of hand, insightly bulge. All are good indications. Depends on what you can tolerate. The recurrence rate is about 15% in most series.
Answered 2/6/2018
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