Lipomatosis of superficial peroneal nerve

Discussion:

A known case of focal gigantism presented with elongated swelling along the anterior aspect of the ankle. Ultrasound revealed fat between and around fascicles of superficial peroneal nerve. Histopathology of the lesion suggested lipomatosis of nerve.

Intraoperative and gross specimen photo courtesy of operating surgeon Dr. Mukesh Kapadia.

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