Korean J Dermatol.  2004 Oct;42(10):1340-1342.

A Case of Subungual Exostosis of the Finger

• Kim SJ
• Kang JD
• Yoon NH
• Park SD

Abstract

Subungual exostosis is a benign osteochondral tumor usually involving the distal phalanx of the great toe. It rarely occurs on other toes or the fingers. We report a case of a 26-year-old male who presented with a growing painful nodule on his right 4th finger. Diagnosis was confirmed by radiologic and histopathologic studies, followed by complete excision of the lesion. At the 13-month follow-up, there was no sign of recurrence. We think that subungual exostosis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of any digital mass.

Keyword

Subungual exostosis; Finger

MeSH Terms

Adult
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Exostoses*
Fingers*
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Recurrence
Toes