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Hand Swelling (unilateral)

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Hand Swelling (unilateral) Underlying Cause

Hand swelling (unilateral) may be caused by:

Bee sting
Allergic reaction
Allergic dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis
Angioedema
Ganglion cyst
Septic arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
Gout
Venous insufficiency
Deep venous thrombosis
Arm injury
Mastectomy arm swelling
Lung cancer:

Tumor in the upper lung that interferes with the arms lymph drainage

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Last Updated: Jan 22, 2009

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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