A mucouscystoccurs as a benign, fluid-filled mass.
It most often appears on your lower lip or in or around other parts of your mouth.
It can also grow on a finger or toe.
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A mucous cyst is not considered a sign or risk of cancer.
A mucous cyst on your finger is often linked to joint wear and tear common inosteoarthritis.
Some mucous cysts may not need treatment.
It is common for these types of cysts to resolve on their own.
When treatment is needed due to recurrence or pain, it often involves the surgical removal of the cyst.
This article describes mucous cyst causes, symptoms, treatment, and outlook.
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Types of Mucous Cyst
There are two types of mucous cysts.
It appears on your lip or mouth when mucus clogs a salivary gland.
It most often affects people between 10 and 20 years of age.
It most often affects older adults in their 70s.
Some mucous cysts form at random for no apparent reason.
The risk of developing cysts can be reduced by avoiding certain behaviors.
This wear and tear is usually due to osteoarthritis.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis of mucous cysts varies by pop in of cyst.
An objective examination and case history are critical for diagnosing mucous cysts.
Treatment
A mucous cyst may resolve on its own, though the condition often requires treatment.
Doing so can spread infection and damage to the surrounding tissue.
Only a healthcare provider can safely treat or remove a mucous cyst.
Without treatment, larger oral mucous cysts may interfere with speech and chewing.
In addition, larger digital mucous cysts may hinder normal movement and range of motion if left alone.
Complete surgical removal of an oral or digital mucous cyst is often the preferred treatment method.
This key in of procedure typically presents the lowest chance of recurrence.
It can also develop on a finger or toe.
Without treatment, a digital mucous cyst can affect the affected finger’s normal movement and range of motion.
Osteoarthritis is linked with a higher risk of a mucous cyst on your finger.
Surgery for a mucous cyst offers the best treatment to prevent it from returning.
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