Mucous Cyst

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Mucous Cyst ICD-9

Mucous Cyst Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

• usually 5^th-7^th decade
• may cause longitudinal grooving of the nail due to pressure on nail matrix

Mucous Cyst Anatomy

Mucous Cyst Clinical Evaluation

Mucous Cyst Xray / Diagnositc Tests

Mucous Cyst Classification / Treatment

• excision of cyst as well as osteophytes.  Avoid injury to extensor tendon, nail matrix, articular surface, often requires rotation flap or full thickness skin graft for closure.
• Post-op care=cast or splint for 2wks if skin graft used.  Early motion otherwise

Mucous Cyst Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Mucous Cyst Complications

• recurrence due to inadequate excision
• stiffness rare

Mucous Cyst Follow-up Care

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