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Swollen Right hallux compared to normal Left.
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The distal phalanx of the right hallux was swollen and tender to palpation, with no obvious erythema or increase in temperature (Fig. 1).
Xrays of the tumour AP and Lateral.
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Radiographic workup included plain x-rays of the foot and a CT scan and revealed a small radiolucency with cortical sclerosis and a nidus formation in the medial side of the distal phalanx of the great toe (Fig. 2).
Surgical approach to the tumour.
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The patient underwent operative excision of the mass through an antero-medial incision with atraumatic elevation of the nail bed and nail in one layer (Fig. 3).
Postoperative Xray AP.
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Excision of the nidus and surrounding bone to macroscopically healthy borders was performed and histologic samples were sent for analysis (Figs. 4 and 5).
Postoperative Xray Lateral.
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Excision of the nidus and surrounding bone to macroscopically healthy borders was performed and histologic samples were sent for analysis (Figs. 4 and 5).