Fibrolipomatous hamartoma in the foot: atypical MR imaging findings

Skeletal Radiol. 2003 Nov;32(11):651-5. doi: 10.1007/s00256-003-0684-3. Epub 2003 Aug 30.

Abstract

Lipomatosis of a nerve is a well-known but uncommon entity mostly seen in the median nerve. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been shown to provide pathognomonic features, obviating the need for diagnostic biopsy. We present a case of lipomatosis of a branch of the medial plantar nerve with an atypical appearance on magnetic resonance imaging.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Foot Diseases / pathology
  • Foot Diseases / surgery
  • Hamartoma / diagnosis*
  • Hamartoma / pathology
  • Hamartoma / surgery
  • Humans
  • Lipomatosis / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / diagnosis*