Infected granuloma and inclusion cyst secondary to a retained foreign body.
Foreign body granuloma formation and epidermal inclusion cyst formation are a common result of retained foreign bodies. The subsequent rupture of an inclusion cyst will result in abscess formation along with ulceration. The following is a review of pathology involved in granuloma formation, as well as a presentation of an interesting case involving granuloma formation secondary to a retained foreign body.
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.
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D000328:Adult; D003560:Cysts / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D015745:Granuloma, Foreign-Body / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006365:Heel; D006801:Humans; D011184:Postoperative Period