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Intermetatarsal bursitis

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

1-month history of severe right forefoot pain with increasing stiffness of the right third and fourth MTP joints. ? stress fracture.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Female

MRI foot

mri

There is a small fluid collection between the 3rd and 4th metatarsal heads with rim enhancement and surrounding edema. There is no stress fracture

Case Discussion

Appearance is that of intermetatarsal bursitis.

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