Nicaragua 2013 - Case 4 - Patient E.R.M. - Male 17 Right 5th finger distal phalanx bone lesion

Case Identification

Case ID Number
Position within the bone
Benign or Malignant

Clinical case information

Case presentation

Pt states there is constant dull aching pain in the tip of the 5th finger which is worse at night. The end of the finger is swollen and painful to the touch. He has been taking ibuprofen and it helps reduce the pain.

Radiological findings:
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Pathology results:
See images - resection of entire distal phalanx/distal 5th finger performed.