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Subungual exostosis and osteomyelitis: a case series
Julia Haugaard1, Andreas Jørgensen1, Karen Dyreborg1
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Herlev Hospital, Borgmester Ib Juuls vej 1, Herlev 2730, Denmark.
Journal of Surgical Case Reports
|December 8, 2025
Summary
Subungual exostosis (SE) can rarely coexist with osteomyelitis, a bone infection. This case series highlights this novel association and recommends MRI for diagnosis and integrated surgical and antibiotic treatment for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Infectious Diseases
- Oncology
Background:
- Subungual exostosis (SE) is a rare benign osteocartilaginous tumor typically affecting the great toe.
- Known complications include nail deformity and recurrence, but infection has not been previously documented.
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