Living with Plantar fibromatosis
A condition that causes hard lumps on the soles of the feet, which may become painful when walking.
Understanding Plantar fibromatosis
The nodules are round or flat. They usually affect both feet and progress slowly. They are often painless at first but may cause pain when walking as they grow. Some people also have Dupuytren contracture, knuckle pads or Peyronie disease. It usually begins in adulthood.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Firm lumps under the skin of the soles
- Pain when walking
- Joint pain
- Pins and needles feeling
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include cancer specialists and skin, hair, and nail specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Cancer specialists (oncologists); Skin, hair, and nail specialists (dermatologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with Dupuytren Research Group and other patient organizations
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD says the exact cause is not known, but heredity is thought to play a role in many cases. Repeated injury, long-term alcohol use, chronic liver disease, diabetes and epilepsy have also been reported with it.
Also known as: dupuytren disease of foot; dupuytren's contracture of foot; ledderhose disease; ledderhose's disease; lederhose disease; plantar fascial fibromatosis
Patient organizations
- Dupuytren Research GroupPlantar fibromatosis · United States
- Children's Skin Disease FoundationSkin diseases · United States
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