Intraosseous Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of the Proximal Phalanx of the Fifth Toe and Review of the Literature: A Case Study.
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Foot & ankle specialist
Abstract
Intraosseous epidermal inclusion cysts (IEpC) are benign bone tumors that often present in the phalanges of the fingers, but rarely are seen in the lower extremity. These tumors often present following surgery, and have a similar clinical and radiographic presentation to osteomyelitis. The lack of defining characteristics makes preoperative diagnosis of these tumors very difficult. It is crucial to differentiate these tumors from malignant lesions with similar presentation. This case study presents our treatment of this osseous tumor and reviews the available literature describing this condition.
Levels of evidence: Level V: Case report.
First Page
470
Last Page
472
DOI
10.1177/1938640017690859
Publication Date
10-1-2017
Recommended Citation
Richardson MP, Foster JR, Logan DB. Intraosseous Epidermal Inclusion Cyst of the Proximal Phalanx of the Fifth Toe and Review of the Literature: A Case Study. Foot Ankle Spec. 2017 Oct;10(5):470-472. doi: 10.1177/1938640017690859. Epub 2017 Feb 6. PMID: 28161986.