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What Does A Small Bump On Wrist Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
Question: My ten year old just showed me a small bump on her wrist that is the size of a pea. Its smooth and movable I will take her to see her doctor but do you think it could be something serious?
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is not something serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

From your description it seems to be ganglion cyst. Do not worry , it is not something serious.Ganglion cysts are not malignant ( not made up of cancer cells) and they do not spread to other areas.

If the cyst is not painful, not limiting activity, and not too big or uncomfortable -nothing to do – the mass may just go away on its own.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care.
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What Does A Small Bump On Wrist Indicate?

Brief Answer: It is not something serious. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for your query. From your description it seems to be ganglion cyst. Do not worry , it is not something serious.Ganglion cysts are not malignant ( not made up of cancer cells) and they do not spread to other areas. If the cyst is not painful, not limiting activity, and not too big or uncomfortable -nothing to do – the mass may just go away on its own. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care.