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How do you approach management of mucinous cysts associated with hand osteoarthritis?

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Rheumatology · NYU Langone Health

These cysts develop dorsally between the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint and the proximal nail fold, are filled with synovial fluid associated with inflammation and damage to the joint capsule. Fluid escapes and accumulates, communicating with the adjacent joint.

While they are often asymptomatic...

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