title: Epidermoid cyst of the phalanx of the finger caused by nail biting.
abstract: Intraosseous epidermoid inclusion cysts of the phalanx of the finger are rare, and are regarded as reactive or post-traumatic pseudotumours. We describe a case of an epidermoid cyst in the distal phalanx of the fifth finger caused by chronic nail biting, which was successfully excised.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent. Alexander_vantongel@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Van Tongel
authors.forename: Pascale
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: De Paepe
authors.forename: Bart
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Berghs
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004814:Epidermal Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D050278:Finger Phalanges / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D009259:Nail Biting / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D035583:Rare Diseases; D016896:Treatment Outcome