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I’ve developed a pea-sized lump that’s solid but seems to move under the skin, right on top of my foot near the middle joint. My feet are very painful, always, and I’ve had increasing trouble with the flexibility especially in this joint. I have SLE and Raynaud’s. Anyone know what this might be? A cyst of some kind maybe?

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milkwoman

Sounds like a ganglion cyst.

Ganglion Cyst

What Is a Ganglion Cyst?

A ganglion cyst is a sac filled with a jellylike fluid that originates from a tendon sheath or joint capsule. The word “ganglion” means knot and is used to describe the knot-like mass or lump that forms below the surface of the skin.

Ganglion cyst on top of foot

Ganglion cysts are among the most common benign soft-tissue masses. Although they most often occur on the wrist, they also frequently develop on the foot—usually on the top, but elsewhere as well. Ganglion cysts vary in size, may get smaller and larger and may even disappear completely, only to return later.

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EveWarwick

I mentioned this exact thing to my Dr and was told Ganglion too. Actually can be quite sore when touched.

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ShannonB in reply toEveWarwick

Did yours go away on its own?

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EveWarwick in reply toShannonB

No, I have had it for years now but at the moment it is smaller. I don't really notice it now unless I touch it.

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cowhide

I had this, had an ultrasound scan it was a ganglion and it just disappeared on its own after a few months.

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