Foreign body in foot

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Injury (thorn) to the sole of forefoot 15 days ago. Complaining of local pain swelling and pus discharge.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Scanning from plantar aspect :

Linear echogenic focus is noted in region of interest - The foreign body.

 Plane - subcutaneous plane and also penetrating superficial fibers of the muscle.

 Length - 16 mm.

 Superficial tip - 6 mm from skin - ( clinically - site of local skin breach ).

 Direction - Towards medial malleolus.

 (Deeper end is proximal).

Surrounding hypoechoic granulation is noted.

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