Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open (May 2021)

A Rare Sequela of Constriction Band Syndrome: Case Report

  • Habib Al Basti, MD, FRCS,
  • Mohamed Badie Ahmed, MD candidate,
  • Ruba Sada, MD,
  • Mohammed Imad Malki, MD, PhD,
  • Salim Al Lahham, MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003564
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 9, no. 5
p. e3564

Abstract

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Summary:. The patient in this case report is a 19-year-old man who presented with left foot cauliflower lesion. He complained of an inability to wear proper shoes, in addition to an unpleasant appearance of his foot. The lesion was present since his birth. Based on history and physical examination, the top 2 differential diagnoses at this stage were pediatric neurofibroma and constriction band syndrome (CBS). Laboratory investigations and x-ray were ordered for the patient. X-ray showed absence of most of the phalanges of the first, second, and third toes, with swelling of the overlying soft tissues of the foot. CBS was confirmed. Excision of the lesion was done along with skin graft applied on the area. Biopsy showed skin with dermal fibrosis and extensive adipose tissue infiltration without any sign of atypia or malignancy. The patient was discharged with regular follow-up appointments.