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What Causes Purple Lump In Finger With Central White Area?
on my right middle finger there is a lump turning purple and in the middle of the lump there is a large white area that looks like there is pus underneath the skin. it is extremely painful and is getting bigger and hurting more everyday I have had it since Tuesday 11th feb 14
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
hi.
based from your description, it could be a cystic formation (tendinous or keratinous type) or a fibrous tissue formation. a consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if the lesion is increasing in size and causes you discomfort. diagnostics (such as xray) and management (medical and/or surgical - excision of the lesion) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
based from your description, it could be a cystic formation (tendinous or keratinous type) or a fibrous tissue formation. a consult with a doctor, preferably a general or an orthopedic surgeon, is best for physical examination and clinical evaluation, especially if the lesion is increasing in size and causes you discomfort. diagnostics (such as xray) and management (medical and/or surgical - excision of the lesion) will be directed accordingly.
hope this helps.
good day!!
~dr.kaye
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