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What Could A Cyst-like Structure On Wrist With Pulsating Pain Be?
I have a cyst-like structure on the volar aspect of the wrist. Before, I thought it was just a bone but ~1wk ago, it became tender and was painful upon any pressure. Awhile ago, i felt the pain like it was pulsating after bending my wrist. I palpated the cyst-like structure & it was similar to a radial pulse. I first felt the pain last July 2011 but it was on and off. I think I have TFCC tear on the area too. What could the cyst-like structure be?
Tue, 12 Nov 2019
Hello,
The symptoms are more likely suggestive of something called ganglion cyst. It is nothing but a cystic swelling arising from tendon sheet. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. A fine needle biopsy is needed in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are more likely suggestive of something called ganglion cyst. It is nothing but a cystic swelling arising from tendon sheet. Consult an orthopedic and get evaluated. A fine needle biopsy is needed in case of diagnostic confusion.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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