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[|Human|] I think my 13 year old son had a ganglion cyst on his elbow. Today it got hit with a football and has swelled up and is now a quarter size black and blue hard lump. We put ice on it. I have read that when a cyst ruptures it basically dissolves back into the skin. I am wondering if thus is normal.
[|AI|]  Hi, dairy have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  He may have some hematoma formation due to injury. He should take anti-inflammatory plus analgesic Chat Doctor.  Ice massage is also helpful.  If ganglion cyst get ruptured then it dissolves but recurrence again. It should be completely excised by surgery. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using Chat Doctor. Wish you a very good health.