A member asked:

My grandma, 78, has this bump the size of half a golf ball growing out of her right ulna. it is hard and is literally inside the skin. is it harmful?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Ganglion Cyst: This is a very common problem and can easily be taken care of at the hand clinic if she is suffering pain or other deficit.

Answered 11/23/2013

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Ortho: It is likely a bone cyst but an xray would be helpful.

Answered 1/5/2019

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