A mucocele is a distension of a hollow organ or cavity because of mucus buildup.
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It typically appears as a soft lesion without symptoms on the lips.
It may also appear in the distal joint of toes or fingers.
Digital mucous cysts are a type of ganglion commonly found on the hand. A ganglion is a soft tissue tumor that is found next to a joint or tendon. A digital mucous cyst is a ganglion that arises from the dorsum of the distal interphalangeal joint (DIP joint). Digital mucous cysts commonly have an association with underlying DIP joint osteoarthritis.