Gorham-Stout's disease in the metatarsus: a case report

Gorham-Stout disease (GSD) is a rare disease occurring in the bone tissue and is characterized by spontaneous, progressive resorption. The etiology and treatment of the disease remains unclear. This article presents a 53-year-old male patient diagnosed with GSD in the 3rd and 4th metatarsal of his right foot.

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