Interdigital fibromas should be removed only if they are what property?

• A. Non-ulcerated
• B. Ulcerated
• C. Calcified
• D. Pedunculated

Answer: (B)

Interdigital fibromas are benign fibrous growths between the toes. They’re often harmless if non-ulcerated, but once the lesion becomes ulcerated, it causes pain, can breach the skin barrier, and raises the risk of infection and lameness. Removing the fibroma at that point addresses the source of pain and prevents further complications, whereas non-ulcerated lesions can be monitored or managed conservatively. Features like calcification or being pedunculated describe appearance but do not by themselves dictate removal; ulceration is what necessitates intervention.