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Wrist swelling and pain. feels like a cyst. what is it?

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Most likely ganglion: Cyst appear usually around the wrist area and the fingers, the most common soft tissue tumor around the area.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 12/26/2022

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