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I have some sort of small swelling at the back of my hand around my wrist... its hard and bone like. but it can move... could that be a ganglion cyst ?

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Dr. Yash Khannaanswered

Family Medicine 59 years experience

Probably It Is: From your description it may be a Ganglion Cyst.You can consult your Doctor to confirm it and if it should be excised

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