Abstract | BACKGROUND: Digital mucous cysts (DMCs) are benign myxoid cysts typically involving the distal interphalangeal joint or over the proximal nail fold. There are various treatment modalities for DMCs, and intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection has been reported as an alternative treatment. OBJECTIVE: MATERIALS AND METHODS: RESULTS: Of the 20 lesions treated with intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection, 80% responded. Recurrences were observed in 2 patients, and 2 patients did not respond well to the treatment. No patient reported any major adverse effects. CONCLUSION: Intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection is a simple, safe, and effective modality for distal mucous cyst. Treatment was well tolerated with few side effects and favorable cure rate. Therefore, we believe that intralesional sodium tetradecyl sulfate injection should be considered an alternative treatment of DMCs.
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Authors | So Eun Park, Eun Joo Park, Sang Seok Kim, Chul Woo Kim |
Journal | Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.]
(Dermatol Surg)
Vol. 40
Issue 11
Pg. 1249-54
(Nov 2014)
ISSN: 1524-4725 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 25285815
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
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Topics |
- Cysts
(drug therapy)
- Female
- Fingers
- Humans
- Injections, Intralesional
- Male
- Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate
(administration & dosage)
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