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Stress fracture - fibula

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Runner with pain in the lower fibula

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

mri

Relatively minor T2 brightening in the fibular trabecular bone but dramatic surrounding periosteal reaction (arrow) and edema of soft tissues. Note subtle linear defect in trabecular bone on T1.

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