A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation
Joint Authors
Bohler, Iain
Fletcher, Phillip
Ragg, Amanda
Vane, Andrew
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-06-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Epidermal inclusion cysts are benign cutaneous lesions caused by dermal or subdermal implantation and proliferation of epidermal squamous epithelium as a result of trauma or surgery.
They are typically located on the scalp, face, trunk, neck, or back; however they can be found anywhere on the body.
Lesions are asymptomatic unless complicated by rupture, malignant transformation to squamous cell carcinoma, or infection at which point they can clinically appear as more sinister pathologies.
We present the case of a 45-year-old laborer with a ruptured epidermal inclusion cyst, manifesting clinically and radiographically as a malignancy.
Following MRI, definitive surgical management may appear to be a logical progression in management of the patient.
This case however is a good example of why meticulously following surgical protocol when evaluating an unknown soft tissue mass is imperative.
By following protocol, an alternate diagnosis was made and the patient has since gone on to a make a full recovery without life transforming surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bohler, Iain& Fletcher, Phillip& Ragg, Amanda& Vane, Andrew. 2016. A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation. Case Reports in Orthopedics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102209
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bohler, Iain…[et al.]. A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation. Case Reports in Orthopedics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102209
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bohler, Iain& Fletcher, Phillip& Ragg, Amanda& Vane, Andrew. A Ruptured Digital Epidermal Inclusion Cyst: A Sinister Presentation. Case Reports in Orthopedics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102209
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102209