Epidermoid cyst of the phalanx of the finger caused by nail biting

Alexander Van Tongel; Pascale De Paepe; Bart Berghs

doi:10.3109/2000656X.2012.703461

Epidermoid cyst of the phalanx of the finger caused by nail biting

J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2012 Dec;46(6):450-1. doi: 10.3109/2000656X.2012.703461. Epub 2012 Oct 23.

Authors

Alexander Van Tongel¹, Pascale De Paepe, Bart Berghs

Affiliation

¹ Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, Gent. Alexander_vantongel@hotmail.com

PMID: 23088638
DOI: 10.3109/2000656X.2012.703461

Abstract

Intraosseous epidermoid inclusion cysts of the phalanx of the finger are rare, and are regarded as reactive or post-traumatic pseudotumours. We describe a case of an epidermoid cyst in the distal phalanx of the fifth finger caused by chronic nail biting, which was successfully excised.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Epidermal Cyst / diagnostic imaging
Epidermal Cyst / etiology*
Epidermal Cyst / surgery*
Female
Finger Phalanges / diagnostic imaging
Finger Phalanges / surgery*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Nail Biting / adverse effects*
Radiography
Rare Diseases
Treatment Outcome