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What Causes Lump In Arm In A Binge Drinker At 84 Yrs Of Age?
my dads 84 yrs old who began drinking alchol beer wine whiskey daily he says its for his blood he doesnt beleive in going to drs he binge drinks today i noticed a big lump like of fluid on his arm close to the wrist he isnt to active cant get around to well has a history of heart problems doesnt take medications he had a heart attack 25 yrs ago and had a stint put in 15yrs ago what can it be
Wed, 9 Sep 2015
hi.
based from your description, it could be a tendon or a ganglion cyst. these are benign lesions. a clinical evaluation by a general surgeon or an orthopaedic surgeon is best. further diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could be a tendon or a ganglion cyst. these are benign lesions. a clinical evaluation by a general surgeon or an orthopaedic surgeon is best. further diagnostics and management (medical and/or surgical) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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