Digital myxoid cyst (digital mucous cyst) - translucent skin bump/papule near fingernail

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*Summary* * *Appearance:* Translucent, bluish, pale bump near the fingernail in the *proximal nail fold* (cuticle area). May be *ulcerated* or oozing. * *Microscopic Features:* * Pools of blue *mucin* under the epidermis (outer layer of skin). * Often resembles a small ganglion cyst located in the *proximal nail fold*. * May or may not have a connection to the underlying joint. * Usually lacks a *synovial lining*, instead has a dense layer surrounding the *mucin*. * Can have variable inflammation, *ulceration*, and reactive changes. * Sometimes mucin washes out during processing, leaving an empty cyst-like space. * Mucin can leak into surrounding dermis, mimicking focal cutaneous mucinosis or a *cutaneous myxoma*. * *Diagnosis:* * Even if the classic cyst structure is not seen, the presence of mucin in a bump from the *proximal nail fold* is highly suggestive of a digital mucous cyst. ## Glossary: * *Proximal:* Located closer to the center of the body. In this case, the part of your finger closer to your hand. * *Nail fold:* The skin fold that overlaps the sides and base of your fingernail. * *Synovial lining:* A specialized tissue that lines the inside of some joints and produces fluid that helps the joint move smoothly. * *Mucin:* A thick, slippery substance that acts as a lubricant in the body. It's similar to mucus. * *Ulceration:* A sore that forms on the skin or a mucous membrane, often with a breakdown of tissue. * *Cutaneous Myxoma:* A benign (non-cancerous) skin tumor characterized by an overgrowth of cells that produce mucin. i used gemini 1.5 pro to summarize the transcript

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