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Published on: February 17, 2018
Mass-induced unilateral hallux valgus
Ki Won Young1, Kyung Tai Lee, Jeong Ja Kwak
1Foot and Ankle Service, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Eulji Hospital, Eulji University, College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Orthopedics
|December 18, 2010
Summary
Osteochondroma, a bone tumor, can cause hallux valgus (bunion). Surgical removal of this mass in the foot led to significant improvement in the bunion deformity.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Surgical Case Report
Background:
- Hallux valgus (bunion) commonly results from various factors, but mass-induced cases are rare.
- Previous reports of mass-induced hallux valgus involved giant cell tumors; this case explores osteochondroma as an etiology.
Observation:
- A 19-year-old female presented with left hallux pain and tenderness.
- Imaging revealed a bony mass associated with hallux valgus deformity.
Findings:
- Histopathology confirmed the mass as an osteochondroma.
- Post-operative follow-up demonstrated reduced hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angles.
- Surgical excision of the osteochondroma resolved the unilateral hallux valgus.
Implications:
- Osteochondroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of unilateral hallux valgus.
- Surgical intervention can effectively correct mass-induced hallux valgus.
- This case represents the first reported instance of osteochondroma causing hallux valgus.