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An Intraosseous Epidermoid Cyst That Originated from the Nail Bed of Great Toe with Concurrent Joint Infection: A Case Report

  • Chung, Myung Ki (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Park, Moon Seok (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Kim, Yong Sung (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Taeseung (Departments of Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Lee, Kyoung Min (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital) ;
  • Cho, Byung Chae (Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital)
  • Received : 2016.01.03
  • Accepted : 2016.02.04
  • Published : 2016.03.15
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Abstract

We report on a rare case of an intraosseous epidermoid cyst in the distal phalanx of the great toe with concurrent infection in a 71-year-old woman with diabetes mellitus. The lesion was initially considered simple infectious arthritis and concomitant osteomyelitis in a patient with diabetes. However, after surgery, an intraosseous epidermoid cyst originating from the nail bed and involving the articular surface of the distal phalanx was detected. The epidermoid cyst may have contributed to the infectious arthritis in the interphalangeal joint. The lesion was treated via mass excision, arthrotomy, debridement, and intravenous antibiotics.

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