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Will the ganglion on my wrist grow and become cancerous?

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Patient's Query

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I have a lump on the wrist. I noticed it before a month. I do not have pain while pressed or moving my hands.
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Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Hi,

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It seems like a ganglion. Wear a wrist splint when the wrist is painful and take anti-inflammatory tablets as required. It does not require surgical treatment and they disappear spontaneously.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Will this ganglion on my wrist grow over time? Will it become cancerous if it is not removed? I feel hard and it occurred suddenly. I noticed it before a month.

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Hi,

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Ganglions grow slowly. After reaching a particular size, they disappear suddenly due to the pressure produced inside the skin. It causes the outer covering to break. They are hard to touch as they are filled with a gel-like substance and they seem to be a tight balloon. Ganglions are benign and they do not turn cancerous. If you are worried, do an ultrasound to see its condition filled with liquid.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for guiding me.

Answered by Dr. Atul Prakash

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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You are welcome.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Sneha Kannan
Published At August 7, 2020
Reviewed At May 4, 2021

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MBBS

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Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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Dr. Atul Prakash is an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in the diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of musculoskeletal conditions. His expertise includes joint replacement, fracture management, sports injuries, spine disorders, and arthroscopic procedures. He is committed to providing patient-centered care, advanced treatment planning, and optimal recovery outcomes.

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