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  2. Ganglion cyst - Wikipedia

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    Diagnosis is typically based on examination. The ability to shine through the bump or any past decrease in size supports the diagnosis of the bump as a ganglion cyst. [4] Ganglion cysts are usually obvious upon observation. Medical imaging may be considered on infrequent occasions to rule out another diagnosis. [3] [4] Treatment is not necessary.

  3. Paroxysmal hand hematoma - Wikipedia

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    While it can look unsightly - the finger turns shades of purple and red and can swell, the condition resolves by itself. Paroxysmal hand hematoma is a skin condition characterized by spontaneous focal hemorrhage into the palm or the volar surface of a finger, which results in transitory localized pain, followed by rapid swelling and localized ...

  4. Dupuytren's contracture - Wikipedia

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    Dupuytren disease is generally considered painless, but can be painful if nerve tissue is involved, although this is not usually discussed in the literature. [7] The most common finger to be affected is the ring finger; the thumb and index finger are much less often affected. [13]

  5. Glomus tumor - Wikipedia

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    Glomus tumors are usually solitary and small lesions. The vast majority are found in the hand, wrist, foot, and under the fingernails. [3]They are often painful, and the pain is reproduced when the lesion is placed in cold water - a history of sensitivity to cold weather is also common. [6]

  6. Erythema nodosum - Wikipedia

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    Erythema nodosum (EN) is an inflammatory condition characterized by inflammation of subcutaneous fat tissue, resulting in painful red/blue lumps or nodules that are usually seen symmetrically on both shins, on the thighs, arms, and elsewhere. [1] It can be caused by a variety of conditions but 20 to 50% of cases are idiopathic.

  7. Rheumatoid nodule - Wikipedia

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    A rheumatoid nodule is a lump of tissue, or an area of swelling, that appears on the exterior of the skin usually around the olecranon (tip of the elbow) or the interphalangeal joints (finger knuckles), but can appear in other areas. [1]

  8. Angiolipoma - Wikipedia

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    Angiolipoma is a subcutaneous nodule with vascular structure, having all other features of a typical lipoma.They are commonly painful. [1]: 624 [2] Angiolipomas manifest as multiple painful subcutaneous nodules commonly on the upper limbs.

  9. Subungual hematoma - Wikipedia

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    The blood pools under the nail, giving a reddish, brownish, blueish, or grey/blackish discoloration. The blood puts pressure to the nailbed causing pain which can be throbbing in quality and disappears when the pressure on the nail bed is relieved. [2] Subungual hematomas typically heal without incident, though infection may occur.