Giant cell tumor of the EDL tendon sheath: an unusual cause of hallux valgus

Hallux valgus is a lateral deviation of the proximal phalanx of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It is a common disorder in adults. The etiologic factors include modern shoes, rheumatoid arthritis, pes planus, metatarsus primus varus, and trauma. Tumors causing hallux valgus deformities are unus...

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Published in:Foot & ankle international 2008-05, Vol.29 (5), p.534-537
Main Authors: Kuo, Chien-Lin, Yang, Shan-Wei, Chou, Yi-Jiun, Wong, Chi-Yin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Female
Giant Cell Tumors - pathology
Hallux Valgus - etiology
Humans
Middle Aged
Soft Tissue Neoplasms - pathology
Tendons
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Summary:Hallux valgus is a lateral deviation of the proximal phalanx of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. It is a common disorder in adults. The etiologic factors include modern shoes, rheumatoid arthritis, pes planus, metatarsus primus varus, and trauma. Tumors causing hallux valgus deformities are unusual. We report a 50-year-old female with a hallux valgus deformity caused by a giant cell tumor of the second EDL tendon sheath. Surgical excision of the tumor and corrective osteotomy produced a permanent cure. This unusual cause of a hallux valgus deformity should increase awareness of tumors as a possible cause of foot deformities.
ISSN:1071-1007
DOI:10.3113/FAI.2008.0534