Understanding Pediatric Ganglion Cysts: When Surgery is Necessary
Pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma Hello Dr. Li, Last night I discovered a small round bump on my son's wrist that feels like cartilage in terms of hardness. I took him to see a doctor, who said it is a ganglion cyst and that surgery is necessary to flatten it. However, my son will...
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Hello: In response to your question, pediatric ganglion cysts do not require immediate surgery because they are benign tumors. They may grow larger but typically do not cause significant symptoms. For ganglion cysts located on the wrist, the surgical approach involves local anest...[Read More] Understanding Pediatric Ganglion Cysts: When Surgery is Necessary