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What Causes Ganglion Cyst On The Left Index Finger?
Question: I have recently noticed a hard bump on the first joint of my left index finger. It is about 1/4 inch in diameter and painless. No color but about 1/8 inch high
Brief Answer:
Ganglion cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Can you please attach a photo of it?
From your description most probable explanation is a ganglion cyst.
Its a benign lesion connected with a tendon and filled with clear fluid. It does NOT turn into a cancer.
It can be removed if causes pain.
Ultrasound can confirm it.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Ganglion cyst.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you for the query.
Can you please attach a photo of it?
From your description most probable explanation is a ganglion cyst.
Its a benign lesion connected with a tendon and filled with clear fluid. It does NOT turn into a cancer.
It can be removed if causes pain.
Ultrasound can confirm it.
Hope this helps.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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Brief Answer:
Its a ganglion cyst.
Detailed Answer:
It looks just like a ganglion cyst. If it does not hurt you may wait and see. In case of the pain consult general surgeon.
Its a ganglion cyst.
Detailed Answer:
It looks just like a ganglion cyst. If it does not hurt you may wait and see. In case of the pain consult general surgeon.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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