ganglion cyst lt ankle

	Asked by tmessing@charter.net (Male; 65; htn high cholesterol; Relevant drugs:not sure ) on Sat 30, May 2009 10:15pm
	my father is 65 years old in the past 4 years he has had a ganglion cyst removed from him lt ankle 2 times. this cyst has returned again for the 3rd time. it seems to be very uncomfortable for him to walk or exercise as it causes pain and fluid accumilation under the skin. is it possible to completely remove a ganglion cyst surgically? what type of doctor should be doing this surgery? is there any type of medication or alternative med that he could be taking to shink or cause this cyst to reabsorb? what is the likelyhood that this cyst will return if he has a 3rd surgery? his medical history includeds hypertension and high cholesterol. he is not compliant with his medications but i am not aware of a corelation between the htn,cholesterol and ganglion cysts?
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	Answer by Dr Rowena S, MD (doctor) on Sun 31, May 2009 02:58am: Hi, Surgical removal of the cyst is usually indicated when the mass is painful or interferes with function. However, a single treatment may not be enough because ganglion cysts may recur. The cause of ganglion cysts is not known. One theory suggests that trauma causes the tissue of the joint to break down forming small cysts, which then join into a larger, more obvious mass. The most likely theory involves a flaw in the joint capsule or tendon sheath that allows the joint tissue to bulge out.(ref:http://www.emedicinehealth.com/ganglion_cyst/page2_em.htm#Ganglion%20Cyst%20Causes)I hope this helps. Best regards.
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