A plantar fibroma cyst is a fibrous knot in the arch of the foot, buried deep within the plantar fascia (the band of tissue from the heel to the bottom of your toes).
A plantar fibroma can develop in one or both feet and is non-malignant. The mass usually will not go away without treatment.
It's critically important that you have a proper evaluation of cysts that you discover to eliminate a more serious medical condition (such as cancer).
Dr. Charles Kelman, DPM, is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, as well as a Fellow of the America’s College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. After attending California College of Podiatric Medicine, Dr. Kelman took his residency at Monsignor Clement Kern Hospital in Warren, Michigan.
Dr. Kelman, who entered into practice in 1980, specializes in forefoot surgery, sports medicine and rheumatology. He has volunteered as a Clinical Instructor at the Northridge Family Practice Residency Program since 1989. Dr. Kelman also donates his time at the Westminster Free Clinic.