Cornuate navicular
Last revised by Ammar Ashraf on 27 Dec 2023
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Citation:
Weerakkody Y, Ashraf A, Elfeky M, et al. Cornuate navicular. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 25 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-159672
rID:
159672
Article created:
5 Jan 2023,
Yuranga Weerakkody ◉
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At the time the article was created Yuranga Weerakkody had no financial relationships to ineligible companies to disclose.
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Last revised:
27 Dec 2023,
Ammar Ashraf ◉
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Systems:
Synonyms:
- Type III accessory navicular
- Geist type 3 accessory navicular
- Gorilliform navicular
- Cornuate navicular
A cornuate navicular (also termed a Geist type 3 accessory navicular) is considered a fused variant of accessory navicular bones.
Radiographic features
It may be seen as a prominent bony projection to the medial aspect of the navicular bone.
Plain radiographs
Seen as a prominent medial navicular eminence and is perhaps best visualized in the lateral-oblique view.
References
- 1. Abourazzak F, Shimi M, Azzouzi H, Mansouri S, El Mrini A, Harzy T. An Unusual Cause of Medial Foot Pain: The Cornuate Navicular. Eur J Rheumatol. 2015;2(1):33-4. doi:10.5152/eurjrheumatol.2014.14047 - Pubmed