Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Aug 1990

Piezogenic pedal papules extending into the arch. Case report and discussion

J Pontious Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.

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S Lasday Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.

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R Mele Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.

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https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-80-8-444
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A unique presentation of a painful piezogenic papule in the medial longitudinal arch has been presented. This lesion puts pressure on nearby structures, causing pain. Walking without pain is achieved through orthopedic padding. It is essential that these papules be differentiated from similar-appearing lesions of a systemic etiology, so that appropriate treatment can be rendered.

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