Object numberGC.12210
DescriptionThe finger has been sectioned and demonstrates on the cut surface an ovoid cyst extending from the distal third of the middle phalanx to the mid point of the distal phalanx. The cyst is thin walled and contained clear mucinous fluid. The wall is adherant to the underlying distal phalanx and the interphalangeal joint capsule and to the overlying skin. A few gossimer like septa are present.
Microscopical report: The section demonstrates a simple synovial cyst with a thin single cell lining of flattened synovial cells.
Dec.1959. Finger jammed in door. Swelling around distal. Tiny chip fracture. Nail intact. Two weeks later noted to have anaesthesia along ulna side of distal segment of finger and whole segment still very tender to pressure. Skin red and shiny. Following week, finger began to go dead white when exposed to cold. Given heat and exercises - improved.
Aug. 1960. Back with causalgic type of pain. Settled after two weeks percussion.
Aug.1962. Recurrence of pain with partial anaesthesia over distal segment and red shiny skin. X-ray - old fracture involving joint. Treatment - rest and strapping, got steadily worse.
Oct. 1962. Large, translucent swelling over whole pulp and now extending proximally beyond the interphalangeal joint. Big feeding vessels seen on transilluminaion.
Finger amputated.
Production date 1962
Object nameFINGER
Object categoryAnatomical, specimen