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I have a bump on my left ring finger (palm side) that i was told is a cyst. however, when i try popping it all i get is a lot of blood and it never shrinks (like a fluid filled bump would if you drained the fluid). how do i get rid of it?

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Dr. Otto Placik answered

Surgical excision : You should have this removed surgically for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. If it is a true cyst the lining has to be removed or it will continue to recur.

Answered 11/12/2012

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Leave it alone. : You should not attempt to treat such lesions at home. See your doctor.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 12/7/2017

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A member asked:

I have a bump on my left ring finger (palm side) that i was told is a cyst. however, when i try popping it all i get is a lot of blood and it never shrinks (like a fluid filled bump would if you drained the fluid). how do i get rid of it?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Otto Placik answered

Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

Dr Placik agreed

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