Phalangeal intraosseous epidermoid cyst

Acta Orthop Belg. 2004 Aug;70(4):365-7.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Debridement / methods
  • Epidermal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Epidermal Cyst / surgery*
  • Female
  • Finger Joint*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Joint Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Radiography
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Treatment Outcome