Symphalangism of the fifth toe

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

On the right foot.

Patient Data

Age: 30
Gender: Female

Right foot X-ray

x-ray

Fusion of the distal and middle phalanges of the fifth toe. No trauma injuries. 

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a common anatomical variant called symphalangism

Portuguese: Este caso ilustra uma variante anatômica comum denominada sinfalangismo (fusão das falanges).

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