Mucous cysts are pseudocysts (cystic structures lacking a true lining) that usually appear on the middle or index finger of the dominant hand; toe involvement is uncommon. Although most mucous cysts ...

A myxoid (MIX-oid), or digital mucous cyst, is a benign bump that can occur on the top of the finger between the nail and last joint. Nobody knows exactly why it arises. It appears as a smooth, shiny, ...

Digital myxoid cysts are the most common ungual tumor after warts. 1 They have a female predominance and occur most commonly in middle-aged to elderly patients between the ages of 40 and 70 years. The ...

Digital mucous cysts are histologically benign and do not need to be removed. However, if they become painful patients may opt for removal. There are several approaches to the removal of these cysts, ...