In some cases, this mistaken diagnosis can lead to permanent impairment in the hand's function or appearance. If you have been on the wrong end of an accident involving your hand or wrist please seek medical attention promptly and call us at the Orthopedic Specialty Center day or night. M.D. A common cause of concern in patients is a lump or mass in the fingers, hand, or wrist. Whether large or small, an abnormal growth can be painful, troublesome, ugly, or simply frightening. The good news is that the vast majority of lumps in the fingers, hand, and wrist are completely benign.
Cancer is extremely rare in the hand.
This is not to say that lumps in the hand should always be ignored. The most common lumps we see in the hand and wrist are cysts. These are usually called ganglion cysts. These cysts are fluid filled sacs that grow out of the tissues that line our joints and tendons, this is why they are so common in the hand, wrist, and fingers. The cause of these cysts is still a mystery.