Hand and Wrist Lumps and Bumps

Lumps and bumps on the hand, wrist, or forearm can be a cause of significant anxiety for patients but are rarely anything too serious. Benign cysts and masses are actually very common in the hand and wrist, and often don’t cause significant problems. They can however sometimes cause pain or limit function. We recommend you have any new lump or bump checked out.

Large dorsal wrist ganglion cyst.

Common Hand and Wrist Lumps and Bumps, Benign Cysts and Masses by Location:

Fingers:

- Mucous Cysts

- Ganglion Cysts

- Dupuytren’s

- Bone Spurs and Cysts

Palm:

- Ganglion Cysts

- Dupuytren’s

Wrist:

- Ganglion Cysts

Forearm:

- Lipomas

When should you be more concerned about lumps and bumps?

All new or changing lumps and bumps should be checked out. Even benign ones can be painful or limit function. Severe pain, rapid growth, and skin ulcerations definitely warrant more urgent medical attention.

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This content is not a substitute for in-person medical advice or diagnosis and is for educational purposes only.