Osteochondroma of the Proximal Phalanx of the Fourth Toe(A Case Report).
- Author:
Hyong Nyun KIM
1
;
Jin Kyu KANG
;
Woo Young JANG
;
Yong Wook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Toe;
Proximal phalanx;
Osteochondroma;
Excision
- MeSH:
Femur;
Foot;
Humans;
Humerus;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Osteochondroma;
Subcutaneous Tissue;
Tibia;
Toes
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2008;12(2):220-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Osteochondroma is the most common benign bone tumor which commonly occurs in the metaphysis of the long bones such as proximal humerus, tibia, and distal femur. It is rarely found in bones of the foot. Although they are benign lesions, when they occur in the foot, they are typically identified earlier than other regions because of the low proliferation of subcutaneous tissue in the region and may cause symptoms. We experienced a rare case of osteochondroma in a 60-year-old male which cause pain and swelling of the fourth toe.
