Osteochondroma of the proximal phalanx of toe presenting as widening of third web space- a rare case report.

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, which usually affect the metaphyseal region of long bones. Foot is an unusual location for these tumors with phalanges being a much rare site. Only a few case reports have been made of phalangeal osteochondromas. A patient with proximal phalangeal osteochondroma of third toe, presenting clinically as widening of the third web space, is described. A simple extraperiosteal excision of the tumor was done which resolved his forefoot deformity. At five years followup the patient had no recurrence or symptoms.