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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Indian J Radiol Imaging 2010; 20(02): 105-108
DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.63048
Musculoskeletal

Pictorial essay: USG of lumps and bumps of the foot and ankle

Rajesh Botchu
Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University Hospital of Leicester, Leicester, UK
,
Aman Khan
Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University Hospital of Leicester, Leicester, UK
,
Raj Bhatt
Department of Musculoskeletal Radiology, University Hospital of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Abstract

USG is a cost-effective and dynamic way to interrogate superficial lumps and bumps. We present a pictorial review of the USG findings in various "lumps and bumps" of the foot and ankle.

Keywords

Foot - lumps - sonography


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Article published online:
02 August 2021

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