Malignant vascular tumor of the hallux.
A rare case of a malignant hemangioma of the great toe is reported. The etiology, incidence, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and pathology of an hemangioendothelioma is presented. The basis for surgical treatment and medical management to rule out metastases was discussed. Amputation remains the treatment of choice for hemangioendothelioma.
Farrell
J W
JW
Department of Podiatric Surgery, Thorek Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois.
Friedman
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D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006390:Hemangioendothelioma / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male