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What Could Lumps On Wrists And Thighs Signify?

I found a lump on my wrist which you can see when I bent wrist. When I touch it, there is no pain, pretty hard & size of Edamame. I also just found same lump on my side of my thigh. It seems both of lumps are sitting on the bones. Could you help me to explain what this could be & which doctor I should go to see. Thank you.
Fri, 13 Dec 2013
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Your description of wrist swelling reminds me of ganglion cyst.It is a swelling that often appears on or around joints and tendons in the wrist, hand or foot. They are the most usual cause of a palpable lump in the wrist and hand; in the lower limbs the majority are related to the foot and ankle. Treatment includes reassurance and/or surgical removal.
Epidermoid cysts are small smooth cystic lumps under the skin surface and they represent the most common skin cysts.They may occur anywhere on the body,as in your thighs.
My advice is to get FNAC done so that you can be relaxed.Take care!
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What Could Lumps On Wrists And Thighs Signify?

Hi! welcome to HCM! Your description of wrist swelling reminds me of ganglion cyst.It is a swelling that often appears on or around joints and tendons in the wrist, hand or foot. They are the most usual cause of a palpable lump in the wrist and hand; in the lower limbs the majority are related to the foot and ankle. Treatment includes reassurance and/or surgical removal. Epidermoid cysts are small smooth cystic lumps under the skin surface and they represent the most common skin cysts.They may occur anywhere on the body,as in your thighs. My advice is to get FNAC done so that you can be relaxed.Take care!