Mucous cysts are pseudocysts (cystic structures lacking a true lining) that usually appear on the middle or index finger of the dominant hand; toe involvement is uncommon. Although most mucous cysts ...

Hand tumors or masses are common. The majority of hand tumors are benign, meaning they are not cancer. When malignant, or cancerous, most of these tumors are types of skin cancer. Cancers within ...

Do not try to pop or drain a cyst on your own. Cysts aren't necessarily a problem, but can become inflamed or infected. Often, the best way to remove a cyst is with surgery, since this can remove the ...