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To highlight a rare case of lipomatosis affecting the dorsal and plantar nerves of the foot, which may lead to misdiagnosis.

Lipomatosis of the dorsal and plantar nerve: An unusual cause of foot mass

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To highlight a rare case of lipomatosis affecting the dorsal and plantar nerves of the foot, which may lead to misdiagnosis.
Case report of a 28-year-old female with foot mass
Imaging conducted via ultrasound, MRI, and CT
Analysis of post-surgical imaging features and fascicular architecture
Ultrasound revealed hyperechoic fatty tissue with interspersed nerve fascicles
MRI showed a hyperintense lesion along dorsal and plantar nerves with low-signal strands
CT confirmed a lobulated fat-density lesion, aiding in diagnosis

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Case report reveals a rare nerve condition causing foot mass, highlighting diagnostic challenges and imaging techniques.

Adke et al. (2026) studied this question.

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