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How Can A Cyst In The Mid Calf Be Treated?
Question: What does it mean to have a complex cyst mid calf.
Brief Answer:
heterogenous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
A complex cyst means a swelling or collection of mixed type of material- some thick solid and some fluid liquid content.
As against this,a simple cyst contains only liquid material.
If a blood clot has been ruled out,then this can be a long standing ganglion cyst,a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma.
Cysts arising from the muscle tissue (myomas) and nerve (neuromas) also need to be considered.
You can get a MRI of the cyst done to see the extent and origin of the cyst.
To confirm the diagnosis,either a aspiration cytology or a excisional biopsy is recommended.
You should consult a general surgeon for further management.
Do let me know the reports once they are ready.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
heterogenous cyst
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
A complex cyst means a swelling or collection of mixed type of material- some thick solid and some fluid liquid content.
As against this,a simple cyst contains only liquid material.
If a blood clot has been ruled out,then this can be a long standing ganglion cyst,a sebaceous cyst or a lipoma.
Cysts arising from the muscle tissue (myomas) and nerve (neuromas) also need to be considered.
You can get a MRI of the cyst done to see the extent and origin of the cyst.
To confirm the diagnosis,either a aspiration cytology or a excisional biopsy is recommended.
You should consult a general surgeon for further management.
Do let me know the reports once they are ready.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Remy Koshy
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