An Intraosseous Epidermoid Cyst That Originated from the Nail Bed of Great Toe with Concurrent Joint Infection: A Case Report.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.1.50
- Author:
Myung Ki CHUNG
1
;
Moon Seok PARK
;
Yong Sung KIM
;
Taeseung LEE
;
Kyoung Min LEE
;
Byung Chae CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea. bc.jo81@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Intraosseous epidermoid cyst;
Great toe;
Interphalangeal joint infection
- MeSH:
Aged;
Anti-Bacterial Agents;
Arthritis, Infectious;
Debridement;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Epidermal Cyst*;
Female;
Humans;
Joints*;
Osteomyelitis;
Toes*
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(1):50-53
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
We report on a rare case of an intraosseous epidermoid cyst in the distal phalanx of the great toe with concurrent infection in a 71-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus. The lesion was initially considered simple infectious arthritis and concomitant osteomyelitis in a patient with diabetes. However, after surgery, an intraosseous epidermoid cyst originating from the nail bed and involving the articular surface of the distal phalanx was detected. The epidermoid cyst may have contributed to the infectious arthritis in the interphalangeal joint. The lesion was treated via mass excision, arthrotomy, debridement, and intravenous antibiotics.
