Painful and tender toe, osteoid osteoma of the distal phalanx of toe, a diagnostic dilemma

Abstract 

Osteoid osteoma rarely involves the phalanges of the toes. Basically osteoid osteoma is often a diagnostic dilemma in musculoskeletal practice especially in the foot and ankle. Its presentation is confusing and this may result in delayed diagnosis. We have reported a case of osteoid osteoma of the distal phalanx of the second toe which was treated successfully with surgical excision and reviewed the literature.

Keywords: Osteoid osteomas, Foot, Bone tumor, Toe