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Is MRI Necessary To Detect Ganglion Cyst?
hi, my 13 year old has a ganglian cyst about 5cm in size. he does not have pain with it except for extreme bending. the orthopedic dr. want to do mri because of the size. he doesn't think it is from the tendons. so, my question is...what is the purpose of mri if his plan of action is to just "wait it out" saying that the cyst would probably come back anyway?
Fri, 14 Nov 2014
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have ganglion cyst. MRI is required to know the exact origin of your cyst, whether it arise from tendon or outside the tendon. Go for it. Then you should take tratment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
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Wish you a very good health.
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.
You may have ganglion cyst. MRI is required to know the exact origin of your cyst, whether it arise from tendon or outside the tendon. Go for it. Then you should take tratment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question, if you have any doubts then contact me at bit.ly/Drsanghvihardik, I will be happy to answer you.
Thanks for using health care magic.
Wish you a very good health.
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