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I have a lump on my forearm whenever i pull my wrist towards myself it's a circle and squishy what is it? thank you

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Dr. Su Fairchild answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Hard to tell: Hard to tell without looking at you. Consider seeing your doctor. Could maybe be a lipoma or ganglion cyst.

Answered 3/9/2013

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