Mri, x-rays and wrist specialist concluded my ganglion is inoperable due to it growing the wrong way and being highly focused in the area of nerve and tendons - i. E they say surgery is too risky. Currently I cannot use the hand for anything that puts any weight on it at all (picking up a kettle.
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Hello lybrate user, ganglion is a benign swelling and has distinct borders that are easily separable from normal tissue. It can either arise from a joint or tendon sheath. It usually does not have a tendency to infiltrate nerves out blood vessels. But then again, ganglion is an asymptomatic swelling and should not cause you much problems except for the cosmetic concern. If you are really facing problems with it like pain, restriction from movements, or if very large, you can go in for a surgical excision. We usually also do not advise an mri for a ganglion. But if your doctor has got it done, then there might be some concern in your case. You may get a radiologist to report on it or take another surgeon's opinion. But he will have to look at all your reports and mri pictures as well.
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