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Ruptured plantar epidermal inclusion cyst with foreign body giant cell reaction
S C Misner1, S A Mariash, G Alvarez
1Department of Podiatric Surgery, Vencor Hospital-Atlanta, Georgia.
Abstract:
The case of a ruptured, multilobular, plantar epidermal inclusion cyst is presented. The case is notable because the lesion involved the fourth common digital nerve. Magnetic resonance images of the foot are demonstrated. Treatment consisted of surgical excision without recurrence.
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