Fibrolipoma of the toe.
Lipoma is one of the most common benign soft-tissue tumors. It is most common in the regions of the upper back, neck, abdomen, and the proximal part of the extremities. Toe lipoma is rare. The author presents a case of third toe fibrolipoma that was successfully treated by toe amputation.
Lui
Tun Hing
TH
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong SAR. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk
D000328:Adult; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008067:Lipoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014034:Toes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*