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Small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Earle answered

Maybe: These cysts can be very hard. They are typically removed by a hand specialist ortho, general surgery, or plastics. Ask your primary care provider if a referral is appropriate. Hope this helps!

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 11/3/2016

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Reassurance : Your description and location of hard bone lump is agreed with possible ganglion cyst.

Answered 10/1/2016

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A member asked:

Small round hard like bone lump at base of wrist (palm side) thumb side. doesnt hurt, could it be ganglion cyst? it is hard like a bone though

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Blinski agreed

Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

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