Occurrence of two interdigital neuromas in one foot.
In a series of 89 neurectomies, the occurrence of a second primary interdigital neuroma was less than 4%. The clinical presentation and results of surgery were similar to those of a single interdigital neuroma. Two of five patients with a suspected second neuroma in the same foot did not have this entity, but instead had had the incorrect interspace operated on by the previous surgeon. The entity of a second neuroma is truly rare, especially if careful evaluation for correct diagnosis and interspace is done.
Thompson
F M
FM
St. Luke's-Roosevelt/Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York.
Deland
J T
JT
D005260:Female; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D016609:Neoplasms, Second Primary / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D009463:Neuroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes