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Is Neuroma And Ganglion Cyst Same Thing? If Not, What Is The Difference?
My 12 year old daughter's wrist began hurting a couple of days ago. I could feel and see a lump on the underside of her right writst. I took her to her pediatrician today and he said it was a neuroma and that it might go away on its own. He also mentioned that neuromas sometimes go away if they are hit. Is our doctor mixing up a neuroma with a ganglion cyst> Are these the same thing?
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Hi ! Good afternoon. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.
You are right. Neuroma and ganglion cyst are two different entities. Ganglion cyst might disappear after any trauma, but might re appear again later. I would suggest you to discuss out this with your paediatrician.
Hope this information helps you. Thanks for using health care magic forum for your query on health. Good luck.
You are right. Neuroma and ganglion cyst are two different entities. Ganglion cyst might disappear after any trauma, but might re appear again later. I would suggest you to discuss out this with your paediatrician.
Hope this information helps you. Thanks for using health care magic forum for your query on health. Good luck.
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