Intracortical epidermoid cyst of the tibia

Epidermoid cyst in a long bone is an extremely rare condition. The authors describe such a tumor located in the cortex of the tibia in a 21-year-old woman. She was successfully treated with curettage and autogenous bone grafting.

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Published in:Skeletal radiology 2004-08, Vol.33 (8), p.481-484
Main Authors: OZDEMIR, H. Mustafa, SENARAN, Hakan, OGUN, Tunc C, OLTULU, Pembe
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Bone Cysts - diagnosis
Bone Cysts - pathology
Cysts
Dermatology
Diseases of the osteoarticular system
Epidermal Cyst - diagnosis
Epidermal Cyst - pathology
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Medical sciences
Surgery
Tibia - diagnostic imaging
Tibia - pathology
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
Tumors of the skin and soft tissue. Premalignant lesions
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Summary:Epidermoid cyst in a long bone is an extremely rare condition. The authors describe such a tumor located in the cortex of the tibia in a 21-year-old woman. She was successfully treated with curettage and autogenous bone grafting.
ISSN:0364-2348
1432-2161
DOI:10.1007/s00256-003-0729-7