Finger Mass/Cyst Excision

Finger Mass/Cyst Excision

Finger Mass/Cyst Excision in Wayne, Paramus, and Parsippany NJ

Surgically excise a mass or cyst that has become bothersome or cannot be treated conservatively.

When a mass or cyst has become bothersome or cannot be treated conservatively, it may need to be excised surgically. Depending on the size and depth of the mass, this may be done under local anesthesia. The procedure involves making an incision directly over the mass and dissecting through the surrounding tissues to remove it. Sometimes an MRI may be required for preoperative planning to assess the exact location and depth of the mass. The specimen will be sent to pathology for a definitive diagnosis. Generally, the dressing may be removed two to three days after surgery. The sutures will be removed in the office about two weeks after surgery, and your surgeon will review your pathology results at that time.