piezogenic pedal papule


pi·e·zo·gen·ic ped·al pap·ule

pressure-induced papules of the heel, occurring probably as a result of herniation of fat tissue.

pi·e·zo·gen·ic ped·al pap·ule

(pī'ā-zō-jen'ik ped'ăl pap'yūl) Pressure-induced papule of the heel, occurring probably as a result of herniation of fat tissue.

piezogenic pedal papule

A soft, painful, skin-colored papule present on the non–weight-bearing portion of the heel. It disappears when weight is taken off the foot and heel. This papule is caused by herniation of fat through connective tissue defects. See also: papule