A member asked:

My friend has swelling her wrists, there like golfball size almost soft swelling, any ideas of what it could be? any tests to rule out? thank you.

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wrist swelling: It sounds like your friend has some type of inflammatory condition. Her primary doctor can order tests to determine what the cause may be (gout, rheumatoid, lupus, etc.).

Answered 9/28/2016

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A benign cyst: Most likely a cyst or ganglion, need observation, aspiration or excision.

Answered 7/5/2012

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