Piezogenic Hernias

Herniations of subcutaneous fat into the dermal tissue on the lateral sides of the heels
 
Epidemiology
  • 10-20% of population
 
Clinical presentation
  • Skin-colored papules, sometimes slightly yellowish, and are only visible when standing
  • Generally assymptomatic
 
Associations
  • Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
  • Athletes who participate in endurance sports such as marathons