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Large knot appeared overnight on r arm abt 1" from bend in wrist. painful to touch, hard, hurts to move thumb in/outward. pulled/torn muscle/tendon?
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Called Dequarvaine: Also called first dorsa extensor tensynovitis Usually seen with RA, Diabetes, gout, or hypothyoidism also occcionally from trauma. Need to see your PCP and have proper blood test and then proper treatmant accordingly.
Answered 9/29/2016
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