Digital mucinous cyst

LEGEND

A digital mucinous cyst is a pseudocyst.

  • As the name suggests, it is located on the acral surface. Histologically, one observes hyperkeratosis and sometimes epidermal hyperplasia.

  • A white cystic space filled with mucin is seen.

Digital mucinous cyst

LEGEND

  • The cystic space is composed of stellate cells.

Digital mucinous cyst

Alcian blue staining highlights the presence of mucin.