Dr. Jonathan Bennett discusses a recent case where a Tumor was found and removed.
Tumors, and bone tumors are caused by an abnormal growth of cells. They may be benign (noncancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Although rare, tumors can occur in the foot and ankle. They can be primary (originating in the bone), or secondary (originating in another part of the body).
If you think you may have a tumor, here are some symptoms that a tumor may include:
• Fracture from slight injury,
• Bone pain, often at night,
• Occasionally a mass or swelling in the area.
Make an appointment to visit the doctor. We will first diagnose using x-rays. Advanced imaging modalities may be used to further evaluate the tumor. Surgical removal by a foot and ankle surgeon may be required for a definitive diagnosis.
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Foot & Ankle Surgery, Orange County, CA