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What Causes Pea Size Knot On The Back Of Hand?
I have a pea size knot on the back of my hand. It's like it's attached to the tendon of my middle finger. When I bend that finger, it moves forward. When I straighten the finger, it moves back where it started. It doesn't move when I bend the other fingers. What is it?
Wed, 11 Jun 2014
Hi,
This is likely to be a ganglion. This is a cyst-like swelling in the tendon. It is not serious. If it is causing pain, it can easily be removed by a minor surgical procedure.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
This is likely to be a ganglion. This is a cyst-like swelling in the tendon. It is not serious. If it is causing pain, it can easily be removed by a minor surgical procedure.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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