A young adult is seen in the clinic complaining of a lump the left wrist,but states it is not painful.The nurse notes a round mass on the back of the wrist.The nurse would suspect which of the following?

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A round, non-painful mass on the back of the wrist is a classic sign of a ganglion cyst, which is a benign fluid-filled sac that arises from a joint or tendon sheath. Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis typically involve joint pain and inflammation, while carpal tunnel syndrome presents with numbness, tingling, and weakness in the hand and wrist.

A Young Adult Is Seen in the Clinic Complaining of a Lump