Interosseous epidermoid cyst at the base of the distal phalanx.
Interosseous epidermoid cysts of the phalanges are rare, particularly at the base of the phalanx and if the lesion is tender. We report a case of a tender interosseous epidermoid cyst at the base of the distal phalanx of a young man.
Plastic Surgery Department, Frenchay Hospital, Frenchay Park Road, Frenchay, Bristol, UK. jenniferoneill@hotmail.com
Jennifer K
JK
O'Neill
Sherif
S
Wilson
D000328:Adult; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins / Q000032:analysis; D008297:Male; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000150:complications
D007633:Keratins