%0 Journal Article
%T Rheumatoid nodule presenting as Morton¡¯s neuroma
%A S. Chaganti
%A S. Joshy
%A K. Hariharan
%A M. Rashid
%J Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology
%@ 1590-9999
%D 2013
%I 
%R 10.1007/s10195-012-0215-x
%X Among 101 feet that presented with symptoms and signs similar to Morton¡¯s neuroma, intermetatarsal rheumatoid nodules were found in five feet (three patients). Two patients had bilateral involvement. Histology of the excised tissue showed the presence of a rheumatoid nodule and Morton¡¯s neuroma in four feet and a rheumatoid nodule with unremarkable nerve bundles in one. A rheumatoid nodule can coexist with Morton¡¯s neuroma, as seen in our patients, and the presentation is often similar to that of a Morton¡¯s neuroma. Our patients were rendered asymptomatic with surgical treatment and went on to have appropriate management of rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid nodule should be considered in the differential diagnosis of Morton¡¯s neuroma in not only rheumatoid arthritis patients but also asymptomatic patients who have never been tested for rheumatoid antibodies.
%K Morton¡¯s neuroma
%K Intermetatarsal neuroma
%K Rheumatoid nodule
%K Rheumatoid synovitis
%K Forefoot pain
%U http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10195-012-0215-x