Metatarsal stress fracture

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Mid-foot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
mri

Bone marrow edema throughout the second metatarsal diaphysis.

Cortical/periosteal thickening is seen along its proximal portion.

Extensive adjacent soft tissue edema and enhancement. 

Marrow edema of the first metatarsal head.

 

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