Author/Authors :
Hadjialiloo Sami، Sam نويسنده Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Shoshtarizadeh، Tina نويسنده Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Zekavat، Hajar نويسنده Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center, Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IR Iran , , Bahrabadi، Mehrdad نويسنده Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shahid Mohammadi
Hospital, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, IR
Iran ,
Abstract :
Introduction
Osteosarcoma is the second most common primary bone tumor, however, osteosarcoma of the foot and especially of the toe phalanges are very rare.
Case Presentation
The current report includes the radiological, pathological, and short term clinical results of a conventional high grade osteosarcoma of the little toe in a 17-year-old adolescent. He referred to the center with a painful swelling at posterolateral aspect of his left fifth toe. Imaging studies were consistent with an aggressive lesion. Biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of conventional osteosarcoma.
Conclusions
In case of osteosarcoma of little toe proximal phalanx in patients with a bone destructive lesion, malignancy should always be considered.
