mucous cyst Flashcards

1
Q

what is it?

A

outpouching of synovial fluid from DIP

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2
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what is it caused by?

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early OA

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3
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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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