Suggest The Type Of Specialist To Consult For Hard Lump On Palm

Posted on Mon, 16 Feb 2015

Question: My husband has a semi hard blue ball that comes out in his palm sometimes. Sometimes he can push it back in but not always. It is painful. what is it and should he go to a doctor. What kind of doctor?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It looks like Haemangioma.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
As per your description, it looks like a Haemangioma.
If it is confirmed, it can be treated by Excision or with Injecting a solution into the swelling called Sclerotherapy .
Please consult your Plastic surgeon and proceed accordingly.
Nothing to worry.
Hope I answered your query.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (41 minutes later)

Can a dermatologist handle this?
I looked up haemangioma on the internet and that is a birth mark. This is some kind of broken blood vessel and it is blue and painful. Any other idea?

Answered by Dr. Hari Charan Perigela (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
An experienced Dermatologist can manage.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have seen many cases of Haemangioma which were acquired in later life.
An experienced Dermatologist can manage this.
Simple investigation like Ultrasound/Colour doppler of the swelling will give a clue. As it is small, you can get it removed surgically and send it for histopathological examination ( Biopsy ).
Another possibility is Haematoma, blood clot due to some minor injury.
Nothing to worry.
Regards

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