Hand tumors or masses are common. The majority of hand tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer. When malignant, or cancerous, most of these tumors are types of skin cancer. Cancers within ...

A lump on your wrist or hand is likely not harmful. A bump that feels like bone is likely a carpal boss, a movable bump is typically a ganglion cyst, and a lump on the palm of your hand may be ...

Rebecca had experienced tingling in her hand before. This time, the tingling was accompanied by a rather large lump on the top of her wrist. As the pain increased, she decided it was time to see a ...

Most cysts, tumors, and other lesions on the hand and wrist can be diagnosed in your office. A trio of experts provides step-by-step guidance. This is the first of a two-part series. Part 2 will ...

I am a 46-year-old living here in Manhattan. Last Tuesday, I woke up with a small bump on the underside of my right wrist. It is slightly painful to touch but it is small. I went to my orthopedic ...

Q: I have noticed a lump growing on my wrist. It doesn’t not hurt. Should I get it checked? A: Absolutely yes. Most lumps or bumps that grow on the wrist and hand are likely to be benign or cysts. But ...

A carpal boss, also known as a carpometacarpal boss or a bossing, It's a bony lump where the finger bones meet the wrist. It may be painful, but it will be a firm, immobile lump. Carpal bossing can be ...

The patient presents with a volar ganglion cyst of the right wrist. Ganglion cysts are the most common hand and wrist mass. Ganglion cysts arise from tendon sheaths or joints of the wrist and are ...

Wrist growths, while typically benign, can impact daily activities and cause unnecessary worry. Understanding these common formations and their treatment options helps people make informed decisions ...