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I have a hard bump, it also hurts when i press on it. is it a ganglion cyst or something else?
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Location?: If over a joint and motion of the joint causes it to hurt could be ganglion. Could be foreign body reaction or other inflammatory process as well. If at base of metacarpal bone could be bone spur. Seek care for an exam
Answered 6/29/2014
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