What is important to you? Determine what is important for you in choosing treatment for your ganglion cyst in the palm at the base of the finger. Choose the statement that fits you best. Move the orange triangle towards the statement you prefer. Symptoms The ganglion cyst doesn't bother me. This answer fits with observation. The ganglion cyst bothers me. This answer fits with aspiration or surgery. 0 Surgery I would rather leave the ganglion alone. This answer fits with observation. The idea of surgery doesn't bother me. This answer fits with surgery. I would rather try something else before going for surgery. This answer fits with aspiration. 0 Recovery I don't like the idea of up to 12 months recovery after surgery. This answer fits with observation or aspiration. Stiffness and a prominent scar for 6 to 12 months is fine. This answer fits with surgery. 0 Adapt I think I can get used to this. This answer fits with observation. I'm not sure I'll ever get used to this. This answer fits with aspiration or surgery. 0 Recurrence I'm willing to try to get the fluid out with a needle. Even though I know there is a chance it comes back. This answer fits with aspiration. The chance that it comes back after taking out the fluid with a needle is too high. It's not worth it to me. This answer fits with observation. I need a permanent solution even when it carries more risks. This answer fits with surgery. 0 Bump vs scar I prefer the bump to surgery and a scar. This answer fits with observation. I prefer surgery and a scar in order to remove the bump. This answer fits with surgery. 0 Complications I'm afraid of the possible complications of treatment. This answer fits with observation. I'm comfortable with the risks. This answer fits with aspiration or surgery. 0 Your choice What is your preference? Observation. Pull some of the fluid out with a needle. Surgery. How certain are you about this decision? 1 2 3 4 5 Very uncertain Uncertain Neutral Certain Very certain Questions? × Help Heeft u hulp nodig bij het invullen van de keuzehulp? Of heeft u vragen over de keuzehulp? Bekijk hier het overzicht van veel gestelde vragen of neem contact op met het CZ Zorgteam: 013 594 9110. Notes × Notes Previous Next
