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A member asked:

I have a hard lump on top of my foor, over the region of second metatarsal tendon. a bit of swelling,hurts when standing on toes, x ray says no fract.

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Dr. Kevin Watson answered

Possible cyst: This could be a ganglion cyst on the top of the foot. It is difficult to know without seeing it.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/28/2017

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