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.

Common Benign Cysts and Masses By Location:

Mucous Cyst with Nail Deformity

Fingers

Mucous Cysts (pictured above with nail deformity), Ganglion Cysts, Dupuytren’s, Bone Spurs and Cysts

Dupuytren's Hand

Palm

Ganglion Cysts and Dupuytren’s (pictured)

Wrist Ganglion Cysts

Wrist

Ganglion Cysts (pictured)

Benign Forarm Lipoma

Forarm

Lipomas (pictured)

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.

 

Ready to confirm a diagnosis and fix the problem or just want to learn more?

Our board-certified orthopedic hand and wrist surgeons Eric Angermeier, MD and Kyle Kokko, MD, PhD, are here to help! They can often diagnose the problem in one visit, and get you started with a treatment plan. We offer a wide variety of both nonoperative and operative treatment options.

Call today for a clinic or telehealth appointment! 854-429-4263