Ledderhose disease

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painful plantar nodule of the right foot.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

The ultrasound images demonstrate a fusiform hypoechoic midsubstance nodule of the central band of the plantar fascia. No internal vascularity seen on the color Doppler.

Case Discussion

The ultrasound features are most consistent with plantar fibromatosis also known as Ledderhose disease.

 

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