Morton neuroma

Case contributed by Tamsir Rongpipi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain while walking and also complaint of throbbing.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

Right foot

mri
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T1
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T2
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Axial PD
fat sat
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Coronal
T1
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Coronal PD
fat sat
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Coronal
STIR
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Coronal PD
fat sat
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Sagittal
T1
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Sagittal
PD fat sat
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Sagittal
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Info

Small well-defined tear drop shaped T1 and T2 hypointense lesion seen between the second and third metatarsals.

Case Discussion

Morton's neuroma is a commonly encountered cause of forefoot pain. The diagnosis of Morton's neuroma is mainly based on characteristic symptoms and clinical findings.

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