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 ...

Digital mucous cysts (synovial cysts or myxoid pseudocysts) are found most commonly on the terminal digits of the fingers. [1,2] Rarely, they develop on the toes. They typically present as noninflamed ...

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, ...

An oral mucous cyst, also called a mucocele, is a harmless swollen spot. It's a good idea to get it checked out, though, especially if it's bothersome. There are two types. Mucoceles show up on the ...