The symptoms of a hand tumor

Most hand tumours are benign lumps, as cancer in the hand is rare. Any tissue – skin, muscle, fat, tendons, nerves and even bone – can form an abnormal mass that is called a tumour. The most common is the ganglion cyst, which contains gelatinous synovial fluid. Another common lump is the giant cell tumour, which originates on the tendon sheath.
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The symptoms of a hand tumor

Most hand tumours are benign lumps, as cancer in the hand is rare. Any tissue – skin, muscle, fat, tendons, nerves and even bone – can form an abnormal mass that is called a tumour. The most common is the ganglion cyst, which contains gelatinous synovial fluid. Another common lump is the giant cell tumour, which originates on the tendon sheath.
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The symptoms of a hand tumor

Most hand tumours are benign lumps, as cancer in the hand is rare. Any tissue – skin, muscle, fat, tendons, nerves and even bone – can form an abnormal mass that is called a tumour. The most common is the ganglion cyst, which contains gelatinous synovial fluid. Another common lump is the giant cell tumour, which originates on the tendon sheath.

What are the most common causes?

A tumour known as an epidermal inclusion cyst can form after a trauma, or in reaction to foreign bodies. Cancer cannot be ruled out but that diagnosis must be made by an experienced physician.

What are the symptoms?

Most lumps cause a deformity that is visible to the eye or palpable.

How is it diagnosed?

Diagnosis is made by history and clinical exam. A MRI is often prescribed.

Physical examination

MRI

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