Magnetic resonance imaging of the midfoot and forefoot: normal variants and pitfalls.
Magnetic resonance imaging of the midfoot and forefoot are increasingly requested examinations for a variety of symptoms. This region has its own particular anatomic variants, which the interpreting radiologist needs to be aware of, including accessory ossicles, sesamoid variants, and tarsal coalitions. In addition, certain pulse sequences used in this region are predisposed to artifact, which may lead to false-positive findings. These topics are discussed in this content in addition to the inclusion of pointers to help avoid pitfalls in interpretation of common diseases.
Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 132 South 10th Street, Room 1091, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. conor.shortt@jefferson.edu
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D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging