Presentation
Skin ulcer and inflammatory changes of the right third toe
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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There is partial destruction of the distal phalanx of the third toe associated with soft tissue swelling. Joint spaces and the remainder of the imaged bones are preserved.
Case Discussion
In this clinical context, osteomyelitis is the most likely cause of the tuft destruction of the third toe.