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I have, which looks like a small bone chip on my wrist. no pain, but just noticed it. it sticks out enough you can see it and you can feel it.?

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Dr. Gary Pitts answered

Many possibilities: Could be a cyst, such as a ganglion cyst, which are often asymptomatic. Could also be a skin cyst such as a sebaceous cyst, but without looking at it it's hard to tell!

Answered 7/22/2018

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A member asked:

I have, which looks like a small bone chip on my wrist. no pain, but just noticed it. it sticks out enough you can see it and you can feel it.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Pitts answered

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