A member asked:

Hard tender swollen lump on hand just found. one part pops out more. lymph node or caused by previous injury, a cat bite 1 yr ago? cause for concern?

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Dr. Jalal Zuberi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Only a little: Is it red or inflamed? You need an urgent evaluation to rule out an abscess, which may require incision and drainage.Bumps from old cat bites are generally not tender.

Answered 9/28/2016

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