Macrodystrophia lipomatosa: A troubled second big toe
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Macrodystrophia lipomatosa: A troubled second big toe
We report the case of a 4-year-old boy who presented to our facility with an enlarged right second toe. After radiography ruled out acute pathology, an MRI showed increased adipose tissue at the distal aspect of the appendage. Although the parent felt that the appendage was unaesthetic, there was no functional issue, and further discussion with the pediatricians and pediatric surgeons eliminate...
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عنوان ژورنال: Radiology Case Reports
سال: 2008
ISSN: 1930-0433
DOI: 10.2484/rcr.v3i4.92