Chondromyxoid fibroma of distal phalanx of great toe: a rare case report with literature review.

Abstract

Chondromyxoid fibroma (CMF) in the foot is a rare condition. We report a case of CMF in a 7-year-old girl, affecting the distal phalanx of the great toe. Radiographs revealed a lytic lesion involving the entire distal phalanx, with destruction of both the medial and lateral cortices, while the articular surfaces remained intact. The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological examination. The patient underwent extensive curettage followed by bone grafting. After a six-month follow-up, no signs of recurrence were observed. This case report aims to present and underscore the uncommon occurrence of CMF in the distal phalanx of the toe in a paediatric patient, drawing attention to its atypical location and age of presentation.