Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Official Publication of Association of Biomedical Scientists
Online ISSN: 2319-1090
Southeast Asian Journal of Case Report and Review is a Peer-reviewed, International medical journal Published by the Association of Health Professionals. It will publish 04 issues per year will publish a research paper prepared by Health Professional. Journal will Give Preference to Case Report and Review Article Aim and Scope The aim and commitment of the journal is to publish a research-oriented manuscript on significant issues in all the subjects and areas of Medical Science including Genome mutation and Pathogenicity in microbes. Journal more...Case Report
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Volume : 9, Issue : 1, Year : 2022
Article Page : 8-11
https://doi.org/10.18231/j.sajcrr.2022.003
Abstract
Background: Epidermoid cysts are cutaneous cysts frequently observed among farmers, factory workers, carpenters, and tailors due to their occupations' predilection for repetitive minor hand trauma.
Case Presentation: A 66-year-old male laborer presented to our hospital with a swelling on the palmar aspect of his right middle finger. The swelling was accompanied by pain and an inability to work over the previous four months. A 2.5 cm × 2.5 cm smooth, tender, immobile, non-compressible hard swelling was detected just above the middle phalanx during the clinical examination on the volar aspect of the right middle finger. The diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology after excision. The patient's range of motion improved significantly following surgery, and his pain subsided.
Conclusion: We present a novel location for an epidermal inclusion cyst and the importance of histopathologic evaluation in this case. Additionally, we emphasize the significance of extensively checking the cyst's epithelium to guarantee complete capsule removal and rule out any additional pathology.
Keywords: Epidermoid Cyst, Keratin, Histopathology, Middle phalanx, Hand
How to cite : Makkar D, Middle phalanx epidermoid cyst, an unusual site: A case report. South Asian J Case Rep Rev 2022;9(1):8-11
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