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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. Dyshidrosis - Wikipedia

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    Dyshidrosis is a type of dermatitis, characterized by itchy vesicles of 1–2 mm in size, on the palms of the hands, sides of fingers, or bottoms of the feet. [8] Outbreaks usually conclude within three to four weeks, but often recur.

  4. Dupuytren's contracture - Wikipedia

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    It usually begins as small, hard nodules just under the skin of the palm, [2] then worsens over time until the fingers can no longer be fully straightened. While typically not painful, some aching or itching, or pain, [7] may be present. [2] The ring finger followed by the little and middle fingers are most commonly affected. [2]

  5. 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]

  6. Tenosynovial giant cell tumor - Wikipedia

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    [5] [5]: 361 Localized/nodular TGCT (L-TGCT), sometimes referred to as “giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath”; [3]: 100 is a common tumor that presents as a slow-growing, encapsulated, localized and limited bump, most frequently in the fingers. [6] Diffuse TGCT is also called pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS).

  7. Can Knuckle Cracking Really Cause Arthritis? We Asked ... - AOL

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    Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis? There’s a longstanding rumor that persistent knuckle cracking can cause arthritis or other hand problems late in life, but that is a myth. Both Fedorczyk ...

  8. Synovitis - Wikipedia

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    Synovitis causes joint tenderness or pain, swelling and hard lumps, called nodules. When associated with rheumatoid arthritis, swelling is a better indicator than tenderness. The joints in your hands and fingers feel painful when pressed and when moving or gripping anything.

  9. 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] Multiple tumors are less likely to be painful.