Schwannoma of the foot

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Palpable mass at the medial sole of the foot.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
mri

T2 hyperintense and T1-hypointense lesion with intense contrast enhancement arising from a cutaneous branch of the medial plantar nerve.

Case Discussion

Other than Morton's neuroma, which is mostly fibrotic and hypovascular, true nerve sheath tumors display long relaxation times and avid enhancement.

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