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What can distinguish a ganglion cyst from any other type of bump on top of the wrist. my bump is small and somewhat moveable.

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Exam: By ecperienced clinician is all thats needed if small and movable then ganglion cyst is likely carpal boss is opposite.

Answered 3/21/2014

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A member asked:

What can distinguish a ganglion cyst from any other type of bump on top of the wrist. my bump is small and somewhat moveable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Mark Weston answered

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