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I have a cyst deleveloped in my wrist
I have a cyst deleveloped in my left wrist area ans when u bend the wrist i pops out and stays normal if i dont do anything.
i am wondering whether to remove or tobstay with it .sometimes it pain and sometimes it doesn't
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Ganglion cyst
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Needs surgical removal
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Aviod trauma
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As per complaints seems to be ganglion cyst which is growth from underlying nervebody
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Surgery is only option.but not emergency
If size increases or painful or restriction of movements of fingers present, go for excision or removal
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Consult General surgeon
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Hey,
That looks like a ganglion cyst.
It can very well be managed conservatively, but if it hurts or causes disruption in your daily activities, its best to get it operated
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This is moat probably a ganglion cyst .
Needs simple aspiration with wide bore cannula followed by injection triamcinolone 40mg ..locally at sweeling site
Than u have to apply slight pressure over it with the help of a wrist for a month .
Note : it has recurrence rate as well
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You can confirm it with ultrasound before above mentioned treatment
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Probably a ganglion
If no symptoms - don’t do anything
If symptoms like pain or increase in size - consult orthopedician
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Consult an orthopedician/hand surgeon if you want it removed.
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Chances of recurrence are very high if you go for surgery.
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Ganglion cyst..
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Incase it doesn't cause any problem, leave it like this only.
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It is a ganglionic cyst..usually causes pressure symptoms and pain when increases in size..there are two treatment options..one is local steroid intra lessionally every 15 days untill the swelling subsides..another option is surgical removal of the cyst..
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It is a ganglion cyst
Excision should be done
It has small percentage of recurrence rate
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excisional biopsy under local anaesthesia
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Might be ganglion cyst
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If swelling increases in size or becomes painful or interfering with wrist movement, have to do surgery
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