title: Accessory Soleus: A Case Report of Exertional Compartment and Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Associated With an Accessory Soleus Muscle.
abstract: An accessory soleus muscle is a rare anatomic variant that frequently presents as an asymptomatic soft tissue swelling in the posteromedial ankle. Less frequently, the anomalous muscle can cause pain and swelling with activity. We present the case of a 17-year-old male with exertional compartment syndrome and associated tarsal tunnel syndrome secondary to a very large accessory soleus muscle. After surgical excision, the patient was able to return to full activity with complete resolution of symptoms.
authors.affiliation: Resident, Highlands/PSL Residency Program, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Denver, CO.
authors.forename: Scott C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Carrington
authors.affiliation: Director, Highlands/PSL Residency Program, Presbyterian St. Lukes, Denver, CO. Electronic address: pstonehighlandspslresidency@comcast.net.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.affiliation: Research Director, Highlands/PSL Residency Program, Presbyterian St Lukes, Denver, CO.
authors.forename: Dustin
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kruse
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D009139:Musculoskeletal Abnormalities / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D010147:Pain Measurement; D035583:Rare Diseases; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D013641:Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: accessory soleus; compartment syndrome; cross-country running leg