Mucous cysts are benign cysts related to ganglions. They occur around the last joint or “knuckle” of the finger. They are usually associated with osteoarthritis or “wear-and-tear” arthritis and are not cancerous. They can be painful and result in changes to the fingernail. Rarely do they become infected, but if infected, it is theoretically an “infected joint” which is an urgent, if not emergent situation.
Mucous cysts are benign cysts related to ganglions. They occur around the last joint or “knuckle” of the finger. They are usually associated with osteoarthritis or “wear-and-tear” arthritis and are not cancerous. They can be painful and result in changes to the fingernail. Rarely do they become infected, but if infected, it is theoretically an “infected joint” which is an urgent, if not emergent situation.