Alçada R, Caetano J, Barreiros M, Côrte-Real N. Schwannoma of the First Webspace: A Case Report.
JBJS Case Connect 2021;
11:01709767-202106000-00083. [PMID:
34014845 DOI:
10.2106/jbjs.cc.20.01010]
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Abstract
CASE
A 65-year-old man presented with plantar foot pain associated with a mass in the first webspace. A Morton neuroma was considered the probable diagnosis. Despite nonoperative treatment the pain continued. Surgical excision was performed, and histology was interpreted as a schwannoma. Symptoms resolved after surgery.
CONCLUSION
Schwannoma of the foot is a rare condition, and to the best of our knowledge, this is the first case reported in the first webspace. Definitive treatment and diagnosis is surgical excision. Surgeons should consider schwannomas in the differential diagnosis of plantar foot pain because this can be misdiagnosed as a Morton neuroma.
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