title: Assessment of the Pediatric Foot Mass.
abstract: Masses in the pediatric foot are relatively uncommon and can present a diagnostic challenge. The literature lacks a comprehensive overview of these types of lesions. Most are benign soft-tissue lesions that can be diagnosed on the basis of history and physical examination. However, some rare malignant neoplasms can mimic benign masses. It is imperative to recognize these lesions because the consequences of a delayed or missed diagnosis can be substantial. A thorough history and physical examination of all pediatric patients with foot lesions are crucial to ensure that any lesion not readily identified as benign is appropriately managed.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Orthopedics, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA (Dr. Bouchard), I-MED Radiology Network and the University of Melbourne, Australia (Dr. Bartlett), and the Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Australia (Dr. Donnan).
authors.forename: Maryse
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bouchard
authors.forename: Murray
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Bartlett
authors.forename: Leo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Donnan
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005528:Foot; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D012983:Soft Tissue Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D063189:Symptom Assessment / Q000379:methods*