Presentation
Pain in mid sole region. Recent history of local discharge - 2 wks back. Remote history of penetrating injury to foot - about 10 yrs. Referred to look for foreign body
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Foreign body in foot
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Linear echogenic focus is noted in region of interest - Foreign body.
- 23 mm length 3 mm width
- Plane - subcutenous plane
- Depth from skin - 3 - 4 mm.
- Direction - mid line long axis of foot
Case Discussion
Surgical exploration - wood splinter.