Web Space Lipoma Causing Separation of Toes - A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature
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Lipomas are common and benign soft tissue neoplasms which are composed of fat cells. These tumours often develop where adipose tissue is present. Some lipomas are believed to develop after blunt trauma. Reports of a lipoma in the foot exist, but the occurrence of the tumour in web space is rare. Here we present case of a 65 year old female with lipoma at the third web space causing separation of toes.
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