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A lump and swelling at the base of my thumb and wrist with an elevated vein which occurred while typing today?

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Dr. Bryan McIntosh
Dr. Bryan McIntoshanswered
Plastic Surgery 21 years experience
Difficult Diagnosis: Probably one of the more common diagnoses for the situation you described is a ganglion cyst. Often these are painless, firm masses that seem to appear someday. They may change in size over time. The best way to cure them is surgical removal. If they aren't bothering you, it's usually not a problem to not operate on them.
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Dr. Ron Stark
Dr. Ron Starkanswered
Hand Surgery 45 years experience
Ganglion cyst.: The most common cause of the sudden appearance of a lump in the hand or wrist would be a ganglion cyst. These are benign fluid filled structures.If painful, they may warrant treatment. It should at least be looked at by a qualified doctor.
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