Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma resembling cellulitis and osteomyelitis of the fifth toe.
Statistically, metastasis of carcinomas to pedal phalanges is rare. However, true to all bone metastases of the body, its presence is associated with a very poor prognosis. A case of metastatic sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma to the fifth toe is presented followed by a review of the literature.
Kaplansky
David B
DB
Section of Podiatry, The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA.
Kademian
Monique E
ME
VanCourt
Robert B
RB
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000556:secondary; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D014034:Toes