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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

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Dr. David Earle
Dr. David Earleanswered
General Surgery 33 years experience
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!
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Dr. Yelena Kipervas
Dr. Yelena Kipervasanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Reassurance : Your description and location of hard bone lump is agreed with possible ganglion cyst.
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