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Bumps on wrist and ankle

2019-07-17 14:38:58
I have 2 bumps one on my hand and other one at the ankle..I read online about them that they are common and referred as gangolion cysts..please confirm if I should get them checked and if they are dangerous or not. I have attached pics for reference..Kindly suggest
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Please get checked by an orthopaedic surgeon and put your mind at rest. Since many people with body dysmorphic disorders don't believe themselves and think it is malignancy and go for doctors shopping. If you are one of them with due respect get an MRI scan done and that will tell the whole truth

Answered2019-07-18 02:45:12

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