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I have something that seems like a ganglion cyst at the base of my finger. its pea size and hard like bone. however it doesnt move do some ganglion cysts not move?
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Not all ganglion cysts move. You may wish to have it looked at to confirm your suspicions. Suggested reading: https://www.assh.org/handcare/condition/ganglion-cyst
Answered 9/9/2021
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This may be a ganglion of the tendon sheath as opposed to the tendon itself Ganglion of tendon sheath are common in flexor / palmar side of hand
Answered 9/13/2021
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