Intraosseous Epidermal Cyst of the Distal Phalanx: A Case Report.
10.5292/jkbjts.2014.20.1.22
- Author:
Gyu Min KONG
;
Joo Yong KIM
;
Jung Han KIM
;
Dae Hyun PARK
;
Kwang Hun AN
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
intraosseous epidermal cyst;
distal phalanx
- MeSH:
Epidermal Cyst*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Bone and Joint Tumor Society
2014;20(1):22-26
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
An intraosseous epidermal cyst is a rare benign cystic lesion. It is thought to result from congenital factors or trauma and can lead to bone destruction because the cyst develops at the soft tissue around the bone. Radiological findings of intraosseous epidermal cysts are a well-defined radiolucent lesion, with cortical expansion. It is important to differentiate an intraosseous epidermal cyst with other disease developed at distal phalanx because its clinical and radiological findings are similar. We report two rare cases of intraosseous epidermal cysts that developed at the distal phalanx.
