Schwannoma of the foot
Presentation
Palpable mass at the medial sole of the foot.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Schwannoma of the foot
MRI
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Sagittal STIR
T2 hyperintense and T1-hypointense lesion with intense contrast enhancement arising from a cutaneous branch of the medial plantar nerve.
Case Discussion
Other than Morton's neuroma, which is mostly fibrotic and hypovascular, true nerve sheath tumors display long relaxation times and avid enhancement.