Hallucal and lesser metatarsal sesamoids

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right foot trauma, incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Female

Right foot

x-ray

Frontal and lateral radiographs depict the hallucal and 2nd to 5th metatarsal sesamoids.

Lesser metatarsal sesamoid is bipartite.

Case Discussion

Unlike the hallucal sesamoids, the metatarsal sesamoids are not common. The AP view radiograph of the foot best depict the metatarsal sesamoids. 

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