May 2019

Transverse image of the mass close to the dorsalis pedis artery. What do you think is the nature of the tumor. Does the location help you?

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Clinical information

Middle aged male patient examined for SONOZORG a primary care ultrasound facility. A palpable mass on the anterior aspect of the ankle/foot

Ultrasound Images & Clips

Palpable mass on the anterior aspect of the ankle

Longitudinal image of the mass close to the dorsalis pedis artery

Longitudinal image of the artery next to the mass

Longitudinal image of the well defined mass with cystic spaces

Transverse image of the dorsalis pedis artery without the mass

Transverse image of the mass next to the artery

Another transverse image slightly more distal

This is an image of another patient with an ancient schwannoma with the same cystic spaces

Another image of a third patient with an ancient schwannoma

This a more homogeneous looking mass in another patient examined for SONOZORG

The mass is vascularized

If you move the transducer you can see a nerve coming from the lesion which proved to be a schwannoma

Conclusion

The first lesion proved to be an ancient schwannoma of the superficial peroneal nerve. The second lesion was also a schwannoma.

Details

Sex: Male
Body part: Ankle/foot

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Author

Dr. Taco Geertsma

Retired Radiologist, Gelderse Vallei Hospital

Dr. Taco Geertsma is the founder of UltrasoundCases.info and a retired radiologist and has worked in the Gelderse Vallei hospital from January 1, 1983. till July 1, 2014. He was the head of the ultrasound department for many years.

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