Myxoid Cyst of the Hallux

Abstract

Digital myxoid cysts are soft, round nodules found on the fingers or toes. Their exact cause is disputed and they appear to arise from the synovium of the interphalangeal joints. The present case report is of a 47-year-old male who was referred for the treatment of a myxoid cyst overlying the dorso-lateral aspect of his right hallucal interphalangeal joint that had begun to cause shoe-fitting difficulties and aesthetic concerns. The lesion was excised in toto and the underlying interphalangeal joint capsule repaired. Patient experienced an uneventful recovery and was discharged without pain or recurrence at 12-weeks, postoperatively. The excision of a myxoid cyst with repair of the underlying joint capsule may provide permanent relief.

Keywords

• bursa
• cysts
• hallux disorders
• osteoarthritis
• toe joint