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A member asked:

I have this small soft lump that formed on my pointer finger.i don't know how it appeared. it is not on my knuckle but the joint above it.

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Ganglion cyst?: Without an exam it is hard to know what this is but the most common lump that I see in this location is a ganglion cyst, not a serious problem. See your doctor if you want to be sure.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/14/2016

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Ganglion or DMC: These are usually benign cysts - either a ganglion or digital mucous cyst.

Dr Noonan and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/14/2016

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