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Plantar fibroma

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Pain on plantar aspect of RIGHT midfoot - few months.

Patient Data

Age: about 50 yrs
Gender: Male
ultrasound

Focal, ovoid hypoechoic nodule is noted in plantar fascia in both feet. It is seen away from calcaneal insertion. No local hypervascularity. No tear of fascia is noted.

Case Discussion

Localized thickening of plantar fascia away from calcaneal insertion site, favoring fibromatosis.

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