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Nora's lesion of the second toe.
1Department of Orthopedics, IBRI Regional Referral Hospital, PO Box 46, IBRI 516, Sultanate of Oman.
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
|August 11, 2010
Summary
Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (Nora's lesion) is a bone tumor prone to recurrence. Surgical removal of a Nora's lesion on the second toe prevented recurrence over four years.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic oncology
- Bone pathology
Background:
- Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (Nora's lesion) is a rare surface bone tumor.
- Nora's lesion has a high propensity for local recurrence after treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of Nora's lesion on the proximal phalanx of the second toe.
- To demonstrate the efficacy of en bloc excision for managing this condition.
Main Methods:
- A case of Nora's lesion affecting the proximal phalanx of the second toe was identified.
- The lesion was treated with complete surgical excision (en bloc).
Main Results:
- The surgical management was successful in removing the entire tumor.
- No recurrence of the Nora's lesion was observed during a four-year follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- En bloc excision is an effective treatment for Nora's lesion.
- Complete surgical removal can prevent local recurrence of Nora's lesion, even in challenging locations like the proximal phalanx.
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