title: Ruptured plantar epidermal inclusion cyst with foreign body giant cell reaction.
abstract: The case of a ruptured, multilobular, plantar epidermal inclusion cyst is presented. The case is notable because the lesion involved the fourth common digital nerve. Magnetic resonance images of the foot are demonstrated. Treatment consisted of surgical excision without recurrence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Vencor Hospital-Atlanta, Georgia.
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Misner
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Mariash
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Alvarez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D018409:Foot Injuries; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D015743:Giant Cells, Foreign-Body / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications