TENDON SHEATH FIBROMA OF FORE FOOT A RARE CASE REPORT

Background:-The clinical and pathological features of fibroma of tendon sheath are presented. Fibroma of the tendon sheath is an uncommon soft tissue tumor presenting as a solitary, slow-growing, firm, small nodules, which shows strong attachment to the tendon or tendon sheath. The main presenting symptom was an insidiously growing mass causing mild tenderness or pain. It is usually localized on fingers and hand tendons in adults between the age of 20 and 40 years old but localized on foot is a rare entity. Material & methods:- This case concerns a 40-year-old women presenting with a 3-year history of localized painful swelling on dorsal aspect of right fore foot without history of any trauma, and constitutional symptoms. X ray of right foot was normal. Excision & Biopsy confirmed fibroma of the tendon sheath. Here, we report on a very rare case of fibroma of the tendon sheath arising from Extensor tendon of foot in female, which supports the pathogenetic hypothesis that this tumor may be a reactive process rather than a true neoplasm. Result:- Patient was on regular followed up to 6 months with no signs of recurrence. Conclusion:- Fibroma of tendon sheath of foot is a rare occurrence. Excision of mass gave us excellent result.Excisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis.