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I have a small "cyst" on the side of my wrist (frontal part) it sticks out quite a bit, it is also hard. what can this be? what specialist do i go to?
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Cyst of the wrist: Maybe a ganglion cyst. Orthopedic surgeons specialize on treatment if it is a gonglion cyst.
Answered 10/7/2013
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See your doctor: Ganglion cysts are non-cancerous tumors that frequently occur on the wrist. A general practitioner or pediatrician can usually determine what this is and might suggest seeing a surgeon if it needs to be removed.
Answered 6/5/2014
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