Skeletal Radiology

, Volume 45, Issue 3, pp 287–305 | Cite as

Benign and malignant tumors of the foot and ankle

  • Adam D. Singer
  • Abhijit Datir
  • Jonathan Tresley
  • Travis Langley
  • Paul D. Clifford
  • Jean Jose
  • Ty K. Subhawong
Review Article
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Abstract

Pain and focal masses in the foot and ankle are frequently encountered and often initiate a workup including imaging. It is important to differentiate benign lesions from aggressive benign or malignant lesions. In this review, multiple examples of osseous and soft tissue tumors of the foot and ankle will be presented. Additionally, the compartmental anatomy of the foot and ankle will be discussed in terms of its relevance for percutaneous biopsy planning and eventual surgery. Finally, a general overview of the surgical management of benign, benign aggressive and malignant tumors of the foot and ankle will be discussed.

Keywords

Tumor Mass Bone Foot Ankle Sarcoma Swelling Pain MRI Pathology Percutaneous Biopsy Anatomy Surgery Compartments Soft tissue Imaging 
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Notes

Acknowledgements

Author contributions

Drs. Singer, Datir, Jose, and Subhawong were involved in the collection of cases. Drs. Singer, Subhawong, Jose, and Clifford were involved in discussion of treatment algorithms and anatomy. All authors were involved in drafting, editing and approving this manuscript.

Compliance with ethical standards

Disclosures

The authors have no conflicts to disclose.

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Authors and Affiliations

  • Adam D. Singer
    • 1
  • Abhijit Datir
    • 1
  • Jonathan Tresley
    • 2
  • Travis Langley
    • 1
  • Paul D. Clifford
    • 3
  • Jean Jose
    • 3
  • Ty K. Subhawong
    • 3
  1. 1.Department of Radiology, Section of Musculoskeletal ImagingEmory University HospitalAtlantaUSA
  2. 2.Department of RadiologyUniversity of WisconsinMadisonUSA
  3. 3.Department of RadiologyUniversity of MiamiMiamiUSA

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