title: Focal mucinosis (myxoid cyst). Surgical therapy.
abstract: Myxoid cysts typically arise in association with distal interphalangeal joint arthritis. When myxoid cysts become problematic, surgical excision is a standard treatment with a high cure rate and few complications. The origin, anatomy, and alternative medical and surgical treatment options are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.
authors.forename: P K
authors.initials: PK
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Roenigk
authors.forename: P C
authors.initials: PC
authors.lastname: Amadio
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*