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What Is The Reason For Recurrent Lump After Receiving Stitches In Hand?
I got cut on the back of my hand went to doc got five stitches it got the stitches out then i notice a little lump there. I pushed on it and smashed it and it seamed like it was going to go away then it came back so i smashed it again. Then i notice that it swelled up about the size of a half dollar
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Seems to be soft tissue swelling due to excess tissue healing response.
I would advice that you can observe for a few days. If it does'nt regress on its own OR seems to grow, then you might follow it up with a dermatologist or surgeon.
take care
regards
Seems to be soft tissue swelling due to excess tissue healing response.
I would advice that you can observe for a few days. If it does'nt regress on its own OR seems to grow, then you might follow it up with a dermatologist or surgeon.
take care
regards
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