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==Background==
*Also known as digital mucous cyst or mixoid pseudocyst
*Benign collection of gelatinous material, from degeneration of connective tissue
*Typically affects DIP joint, with swelling over distal phalanx

==Clinical Features==
[[File:Myxoid-cyst-left-index.jpg|thumb|Digital mucous cyst in left index finger with nail depression]]
*Swelling to distal finger, usually radial aspect +/- pain
*Aspiration yields clear, gelatinous fluid
*May communicate with joint space

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Hand Infection DDX}}

==Evaluation==
*Firm nodule to distal finger or toe
*May cause longitudinal depressed groove in nail plate

===Workup===
*XR of digit may be useful to show joint degeneration, but not required

==Management==
*Aspiration (25g needle) or [[Incision and drainage|I&D]]
*Digital compression
*May require surgical excision if recurring

==Disposition==
*Discharge

==See Also==


==External Links==
*https://www.aocd.org/page/DigitalMucousCyst

==References==
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[[Category:Dermatology]]