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I have a lump on my index finger . i have had it for 3 weeks . its pink and painful . and hard?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Just a thought: Sounds like a GANGLION CYST...a benign "herniation" of one of the rendons in your finger through it's "sheath" Show it to your Primary care provider. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 7/28/2018

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A member asked:

I have a lump on my index finger . i have had it for 3 weeks . its pink and painful . and hard?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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