Tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to neurilemoma of the medial plantar nerve.
A neurilemoma of the medial plantar nerve was observed in a 52-year-old Caucasian female. She was diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome by clinical and electromyographic examination. This case was followed up for 18 months and has been presented as a very rare cause of tarsal tunnel syndrome. Relevant literature was reviewed.
Aydin
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Akdeniz, Antalya, Turkey.
Karaveli
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Tuzuner
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D005260:Female; D005528:Foot / Q000294:innervation*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009442:Neurilemmoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D010524:Peripheral Nervous System Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013641:Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000209:etiology*