Phalangeal intraosseous epidermoid cyst.
The authors describe two cases of phalangeal intraosseous epidermoid cyst. Two theories try to explain their origin. One theory sees traumatic implantation of epidermal cells as causative. A second theory is based on faulty embryogenesis.
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom. Phil.McGraw@mail.nmanhc-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
Philip
P
McGraw
Barbara
B
Bonvento
Kirti
K
Moholkar
D000328:Adult; D003646:Debridement / Q000379:methods; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005384:Finger Joint; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome