Suggest treatment for a lump on the wrist
Patient: I have a slow growing lump on my inner wrist.  It seems to be fluid filled, is not painful, and when I shine a bright led light through it, the resultant color is a yellow hue; it is not opaque.  It seem to be unrelated to any acne, as there seem to be no loci of a potential skin opening.  It has grown significantly over the last year, though doesn't seem to interfere with the use of the hand.  What should I do about it? Doctor: Hi, dearI have gone through your question. I can understand your concern.  You have lump in inner side of wrist and it is fluid filled.  No opening on skin.  Your all description favour either ganglion cyst or some other benign cyst. You should go for ultrasound study once to know exsct site and location.  Complete excision is the treatment of choice. Consult your doctor and take treatment accordingly. Hope I have answered your question, if you have doubt then I will be happy to answer. Thanks for using health care magic. Wish you a very good health.