Fibrous dysplasia: a case report and literature review.
The unusual case of fibrous dysplasia located in the distal phalanx of the hallux is presented with a review of literature. Fibrous dysplasia is a benign disorder that can affect one or many bones in any particular case. The bone involvement is characterized by the presence of fibro-osseous tissue within the interior of the affected bone. Pathologic, clinical, and radiographic findings will be discussed.
Perlman
M D
MD
Boulevard Podiatry Center, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047.
Schor
A D
AD
Gold
M L
ML
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005357:Fibrous Dysplasia of Bone / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006214:Hallux / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male