Presentation
Left ankle pain and swelling. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Accessory soleus muscle
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An accessory soleus muscle is seen at the left side. Its origin has no bony attachment and mostly from the anterior surface of the soleus muscle. Its insertion distally through a short tendon into the upper calcaneal surface.
From the case:
Accessory soleus muscle
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The white arrow refers to filling of the Kager fat pad by an accessory soleus muscle.
Case Discussion
Accessory soleus muscle is a normal variant. It has no clinical significant and usually accidentally discovered.