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What Causes A Lump On The Finger?

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Question : I have a lump on my left middle finger that's about 3/8" high and hard as a ston4e. It looks like that monument from Close Encounters of a Third Kind. It's not sore but the base is discolored (slightly red) and drying out. Any ideas?
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Answered by Dr. T Chandrakant (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cutaneous/Keratin horn

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific.
Seen the picture and read the history.
This is most probably a classical cutaneous horn and develops as there is outgrowth and deposits of keratin.
Occurs mostly in late years as your - 71.
I would advise you the following:
Get it excised and also insist histo-pathology.

I hope this answer helps you in decision making.
With Regards.
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What Causes A Lump On The Finger?

Brief Answer: Cutaneous/Keratin horn Detailed Answer: Hi. Thanks for your query, albeit short and specific. Seen the picture and read the history. This is most probably a classical cutaneous horn and develops as there is outgrowth and deposits of keratin. Occurs mostly in late years as your - 71. I would advise you the following: Get it excised and also insist histo-pathology. I hope this answer helps you in decision making. With Regards.