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I have a blueish swollen lump on my thumb near the joint, i work and play at a computer, could it be related? how to i fix it?
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Vascular tumor: The bluish lump is probably a tumor of the blood vessels. These are usually benign (not cancer). It is not related to use see a hand surgeon for a complete diagnosis.
Answered 11/21/2013
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