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Ganglion Cysts : Treatments

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Treatments Overview Articles

Ganglion
Some ganglions disappear without treatment, and some reappear despite treatment.Acetaminophen(Tylenol) or other over-the-counter analgesics can be used to control mild pain. Steroids or local anesthetics may be injected into cysts that cause sever...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Some ganglion cysts are so large that the doctor recommends excision. This procedure also takes place in the physician's office with local or regional anesthetic.Excision of a ganglion cyst is performed as follows:.The physician palpates, or feels...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery

Specific Treatments Articles

Ganglion Cyst Removal
Ganglion cyst removal, or ganglionectomy, is the removal of a fluid-filled sac on the skin of the wrist, finger, or sole of the foot. The cyst is attached to a tendon or a joint through its fibers and contains synovial fluid, which is the clear li...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
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