Intraosseous epidermal cyst of the great toe that was difficult to distinguish from chronic osteomyelitis: A case report and literature review. Issue 4 (11th March 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Sugimoto, Hikaru; Yasue, Kensuke; Hara, Misako; Takakuma, Shoichiro; Yumura, Wako; Arai, Tomio; Hayakawa, Kentaro; Tokimura, Fumiaki; Miyazaki, Tsuyoshi
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 9:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 1890
• Page End: 1895
• Publication Date: 2021-03-11
• Subjects: diabetic foot -- great toe -- infection -- interosseous epidermal cyst; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3814
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Obtaining a correct intraosseous epidermal cyst diagnosis is difficult due to the extreme rarity of this cyst. Further, the clinical manifestations and radiographic findings are very similar to those of a malignancy or infection. Early histopathological analysis is required for accurate diagnosis and for avoiding unnecessary antibiotic administration and amputation. Abstract : Obtaining a correct intraosseous epidermal cyst diagnosis is difficult due to the extreme rarity of this cyst. Further, the clinical manifestations and radiographic findings are very similar to those of a malignancy or infection. Early histopathological analysis is required for accurate diagnosis and for avoiding unnecessary antibiotic administration and amputation.