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ArticleJournal of surgical case reports2025

A rare case of schwannoma on the foot: diagnostic challenges and clinical management.

Ying Marlene Zhang, Ida Lykke Kolmos, Beatrice Dyring-Andersen

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Ying Marlene ZhangDepartment of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Sygehusvej 10, Roskilde 4000, Denmark.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0618-0849
Ida Lykke KolmosDepartment of Pathology, Copenhagen University Hospital - Herlev and Gentofte, Borgmester Ib Juuls Vej 73, Herlev 2730, Denmark.
Beatrice Dyring-AndersenDepartment of Dermatology, Zealand University Hospital, Sygehusvej 10, Roskilde 4000, Denmark.

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Abstract

Schwannomas are benign peripheral nerve sheath tumors commonly found on the head, neck, and extremities, but they rarely occur on the feet and toes. Here, we present a case report of a 70-year-old woman with an ulcerated tender mass with an uncommon location on the lateral aspect of the left fifth toe. The tumor was initially misdiagnosed as hyperkeratosis, delaying correct treatment. Histological reassessment confirmed the diagnosis, schwannoma, highlighting the clinical challenges with diagnosing schwannomas due to their nonspecific appearance, and in this case, unusual presentation on the toe.

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dermatologydiagnosisdifferentialfootneurilemmomaschwannoma

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PMID40917706
PMCPMC12413756

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