A Case of Subungual Exostosis of the Finger.
- Author:
Mu Hyun SONG
1
;
Young Tae KIM
;
Moon Kyun CHO
;
Kyu Uang WHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul, Korea. happyskin@yahoo.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Subungual exostosis;
Finger
- MeSH:
Dermis;
Diagnosis, Differential;
Exostoses*;
Female;
Fingers*;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Recurrence;
Toes
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
2001;39(12):1415-1417
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Subungual exostosis is an uncommon benign tumor of cartilaginous bone arsing adjacent to the distal phalanx of a digit. It is usually a solitary lesion that develops most often in substance of the great toe and less frequently in other toes. The rare presentation of subungual exostosis in a finger usually stimulates an extensive differential diagnosis. We present a case of subungual exostosis of the finger in a 54-year-old female. Roentgenographic findings showed stick-like calcified density on the tip of the distal phalanx of the left 5th finger. Histopathologic findings showed enchondral bone structure and surroundung cartilaginous tissues in the dermis. At 6-month follow-up, the result was excellent, with no sign of recurrence.
