Tumors and Tumor-like Abnormalities of the Midfoot and Forefoot.
Publication/Presentation Date
4-1-2016
Abstract
The differential diagnosis for a midfoot or forefoot mass or mass-like abnormality includes several common benign and malignant pathologies. Evaluation with imaging can often provide a diagnosis, or at least several likely etiologies, and guide management. Determining if a mass is cystic or solid with ultrasound or MRI can limit the differential diagnosis. Identifying the abnormality at a specific anatomical site, such as a bursa, peripheral nerve, plantar aponeurosis, or tendon, can often suggest a correct diagnosis. Correlation with radiography is essential to determine potential osseous origin or involvement and further characterize matrix mineralization. Imaging evaluation can effectively characterize a mass or mass-like abnormality of the midfoot or forefoot, which can provide a precise or limited differential diagnosis and guide further management for biopsy or other treatment.
Volume
20
Issue
2
First Page
154
Last Page
166
ISSN
1098-898X
Published In/Presented At
Longo, V., Jacobson, J. A., Dong, Q., & Kim, S. M. (2016). Tumors and Tumor-like Abnormalities of the Midfoot and Forefoot. Seminars in musculoskeletal radiology, 20(2), 154–166. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0036-1581118
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
27336450
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article