Recurrent pedal hobnail (Dabska-retiform) hemangioendothelioma with forefoot reconstructive surgery using a digital fillet flap.
An 8-year-old female presented with a recurrent hobnail (Dabska-retiform) hemangioendothelioma of her right foot. After initial tumor excision and subsequent recurrence, the patient underwent a successful tumor resection and forefoot reconstruction using a fillet of second digit flap. In an attempt to create a plantigrade foot, while sufficiently removing this rare pedal tumor, the authors employed the use of a fillet of second digit flap. Specific surgical techniques and the histopathological assessment of this rare vascular neoplasm are discussed.


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Yarmel
Daniel
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Foot and Ankle Surgical Program, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA. daniel.yarmel@uphs.upenn.edu
Dormans
John P
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Pawel
Bruce R
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Chang
Benjamin
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D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000601:surgery*; D006390:Hemangioendothelioma / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D050277:Toe Phalanges / Q000601:surgery