May 26, 2012
Topics A-Z Unanswered Questions Availability and efficacy of non-invasive treatments for ganglion cysts
Availability and efficacy of non-invasive treatments for ganglion cysts |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I have two long-term (and slightly enlarging) ganglion cysts: one top of hand, one above angle bone). As I read that kidney stones are sometimes treated with focused ultrasound (non-invasive), why would this not be an option for 'calcified' cysts? I searched extensively and only found a) surgery, b) do nothing and c) montmorillonite clay as "options". Dear Ralph: Ganglion cysts are the most common soft-tissue benign tumors of the hand and wrist. These are most probably caused due to irritation of the articular tissue leading to the out-pouching of the synovium. They commonly are seen in the dorsum of the wrist and at the distal interphalangeal joints. Arthroscopic removal of the cyst is the treatment of choice. Recurrence is a common problem but may be reduced if the capsule is removed during the surgery. A high intensity focused ultrasound treatment is used for the treatment for fibroids and prostate cancer and may not be effective in treatment of ganglion cysts. Regardless of which treatment you may take, recurrence is a possibility the cause of which is still unclear. |
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