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INTRAOSSEOUS EPIDERMOID CYST DISCOVERED IN THE DISTAL PHALANX OF A THUMB: A CASE REPORT

John Junghun Shin

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea

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Ki-Yeon Kwon

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea

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Jin-Rok Oh

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea

Correspondence to: Dr. Jin-Rok Oh, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, 162 Ilsan-dong, Wonju, Gangwondo, 220-701 Wonju, Republic of Korea. Tel: (+82) 33-741-1343, Fax: (+82) 33-746-7326.

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https://doi.org/10.1142/S0218810414720241Cited by:8 (Source: Crossref)

Abstract

Intraosseous epidermoid cyst is considered a rare benign inclusion cyst found mainly in the skull and phalanges. Once the cyst is differentiated from other similar lesions, the cyst can be treated with simple curettage, seldom requiring additional managements. We experienced this rare case that had been treated successfully without complication.

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