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Muscle herniation can be defined as protrusion of a portion of muscle through an acquired or congenital defect of enclosing fascia. Although it is usually a cosmetic problem, it can lead to local pain and tenderness after prolonged exertion. In this report, we present a case of flexor digitorum superficialis muscle herniation in a 58-year-old man. The radiographic, ultrasonographic and magnetic resonance imaging findings are described with dynamic examination, permitting demonstration of muscle herniation through the fascial defect during muscle contraction.
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Kendi, T.K., Altınok, D., Erdal, H.H. et al. Imaging in the diagnosis of symptomatic forearm muscle herniation. Skeletal Radiol 32, 364–366 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-002-0615-8
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