title: Enchondroma of the proximal phalanx.
abstract: Enchondromas are the most commonly seen benign tumors of the small bones of the foot. If symptomatic, these tumors often require surgical excision. Foot surgeons must weigh the surgical alternatives with respect to relief of symptoms, prognosis, cosmesis, and function. The authors present a typical case presentation of a solitary enchondroma in a phalanx.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, San Francisco, California, USA.
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Stess
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Tang
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*