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Lipoma of the toe
E Vandeweyer1, J Van Geertruyden, S de Fontaine
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Erasme, Brussels, Belgium.
Foot & Ankle International
|May 13, 1998
Summary
This study reports a rare case of a benign lipoma, a common soft tissue tumor, found on the plantar aspect of an adult's second toe. This finding is unusual as toe lipomas are typically seen in children.
Area of Science:
- Dermatology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Lipomas are common benign soft tissue tumors originating from fat cells.
- While lipomas can occur anywhere, they are most frequently found on the trunk, chest, upper thigh, upper arm, and shoulder.
- Lipomas in the foot are rare, and those on the toe have predominantly been reported in pediatric cases, sometimes associated with gigantism.
Observation:
- This case details a lipoma located on the plantar aspect of the second toe.
- The patient diagnosed with this lipoma was an adult.
- The tumor was confirmed to be benign.
Findings:
- A benign lipoma was identified on the plantar surface of the second toe in an adult.
- This presentation is atypical, as lipomas of the toe are exceedingly rare in adults and have a different typical presentation in children.
- The benign nature of the tumor was histologically confirmed.
Implications:
- This case expands the known clinical spectrum of lipoma presentation.
- It highlights the importance of considering lipomas in the differential diagnosis of foot and toe masses, even in adults.
- Further research may elucidate the specific factors contributing to the rarity of toe lipomas in adults.