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Ganglion Cyst Assessment and Aspiration at MUMS Clinic

Dr Sri and Dr Singh offer ganglion cyst assessment, aspiration and removal on Tuesdays and Fridays at MUMS Solihull. Dr Sri and Dr Singh are private GPs with an extended role and qualification in minor surgery.

Ganglions are cysts containing a jelly like substance which although harmless, sticks out as a swollen lump. Ganglions can be painful, vary in size and feel smooth.

MUMS clinicians can assess all ganglions, and most often – can aspirate these but can also remove some ganglions by cutting and excising them – especially if they are not too near a joint. Ganglions are often found near or on the wrist or the ankle. Sometimes – aspirated ganglions can recur and so surgical removal by cutting is advised. However, some ganglions cannot be removed in our one stop clinic without first, having an ultrasound scan to characterise and confirm whether the joint is involved. We offer ultrasound scans for cysts/lumps/ganglions on Mondays and Thursdays – these cost £200.

Following clinical assessment – some ganglions may need to be removed outside of MUMS by surgeons under general anaesthesia.

Assessment of a ganglion costs £150.00

Excision of a ganglion costs £400.00

Aspiration of a ganglion costs £200.00

Ganglion excision/removal can be performed under local anaesthetic at MUMS following local numbing. The procedure takes approximately 30-40 minutes and suture closure is made following removal. A dressing is applied and follow up free of charge appointment is made for you.

The risks and complications are explained to you before the procedure, consent is obtained, and an aftercare leaflet is provided.

Ganglions can sometimes recur even after surgical excision and aspiration.

It is difficult to obtain removal with the NHS as ganglions are seen as procedures of limited clinical value – but they can take years to disappear.

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