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How Can A Cyst On The Index Finger Be Treated?
Question: how do you get a digital mucus cyst removed from the tip of the index finger. it was frozen in 1/2/17 and has reappeared 5/1/17? what type doctor do I have to go to get this removed?
Brief Answer:
It should be removed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
That kind of cyst is a ganglion cyst. Freezing it won't cure it for sure. It should be removed by surgery. Hand Surgeon or General Surgeon are able to do this.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
It should be removed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
That kind of cyst is a ganglion cyst. Freezing it won't cure it for sure. It should be removed by surgery. Hand Surgeon or General Surgeon are able to do this.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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