mucous cyst Flashcards
1
Q
what is it?
A
outpouching of synovial fluid from DIP
2
Q
what is it caused by?
A
early OA
3
Q
how does it clinically present?
A
raised swelling of DIP/PIP joint or just distal to joint (between joint crease and nail plate)
painful
always radial/ulnar side of midline
fluctuate in size
can rupture and produce discharge
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