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What Causes Lump On Palm Of Hand?
Question: Hi I have a lump on the palm of my hand and not sure what it is
Brief Answer:
Cyst / tenosynovitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The lump on the hand can be due to the following reasons:
Inclusion cyst or a dermoid cyst.
cysts attached to tendons like ganglion or tenosynovitis.
I would appreciate your feedback on the following points:
-Since when have you got this lump ?
-Size ?
-Is it hard or soft ?
-Painful or painless ?
-Any pain on pressure or movement of the fingers ?
-Mobile or a bit fixed ?
-Any other relevant history like that of trauma, any piercing of small object like needle or so ?
-Can you post the picture / photograph ?
Link is > YYYY@YYYY
The treatment may be in the form of :
-Excision if it is inclusion cyst
-Local injection of the steroids if tenosynovitis or so.
Awaiting for your feedback.
Cyst / tenosynovitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
The lump on the hand can be due to the following reasons:
Inclusion cyst or a dermoid cyst.
cysts attached to tendons like ganglion or tenosynovitis.
I would appreciate your feedback on the following points:
-Since when have you got this lump ?
-Size ?
-Is it hard or soft ?
-Painful or painless ?
-Any pain on pressure or movement of the fingers ?
-Mobile or a bit fixed ?
-Any other relevant history like that of trauma, any piercing of small object like needle or so ?
-Can you post the picture / photograph ?
Link is > YYYY@YYYY
The treatment may be in the form of :
-Excision if it is inclusion cyst
-Local injection of the steroids if tenosynovitis or so.
Awaiting for your feedback.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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