Osteoid osteoma of the great toe
Kahn, M.D.; Tiano, F.J.; Lillie, R.C.
Journal of Foot Surgery 22(4): 325-328
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544 PMID: 6643942 Document Number: 220860
Osteoid osteoma is a benign tumor which most commonly affects adolescents and young adults. Although this lesion occurs predominantly in the lower extremities, it has been described in the great toe only once before in medical literature. This bone lesion causes acute localized pain, worse at night, and it is relieved by aspirin or other anti-inflammatory medications. Treatment of choice is en bloc excision of the lesion. The prognosis with appropriate diagnosis and treatment is excellent.