Peripheral nerve sheath tumor

Case contributed by Guilherme Castilho S. de Lima
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Palpable nodule with numbness and tingling of the right leg.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female
ultrasound

Vascularized fusiform-shaped hypoechoic mass with tapered ends, with superficial fibular nerve seen leading into and out of the mass.

Case Discussion

Appearance is consistent with a peripheral nerve sheath tumor.

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