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Athlete's nodules. Treatment by surgical excision
P R Cohen1, Y D Eliezri, D N Silvers
1Department of Dermatology and Pathology, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University, New York, New York.
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Athlete's nodules, a type of collagenoma, are thick dermal masses caused by chronic trauma. Surgical excision proved effective for treating these foot nodules in a football player.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Sports Medicine
- Pathology
Background:
- Athlete's nodules are collagenomas, characterized by thick dermal masses.
- These lesions arise at sites of chronic trauma and pressure, common in athletes.
- Etiological factors include recurrent minor blunt trauma and sustained pressure.
Observation:
- A case report details a 54-year-old male with dermal nodules on the dorsal feet.
- The lesions first appeared during his high school football participation.
- The nodules were attributed to athletic footwear pressure and minor injuries.
Findings:
- Surgical excision was successfully employed to treat the patient's athlete's nodules.
- The study highlights the efficacy of surgical intervention for collagenomas on the feet.
- Differential diagnosis and alternative treatments for athlete's nodules are discussed.
Implications:
- This case underscores the link between athletic activities and the development of collagenomas.
- Surgical excision offers a viable treatment option for symptomatic athlete's nodules.
- Further research into preventative strategies and non-surgical treatments may be beneficial.