What Does A Small Bump On Wrist Indicate?

Posted on Thu, 29 May 2014

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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?

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.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar