Ankle patella: a report of a large accessory bone in the ankle: a case report

Cases J. 2009 Sep 1:2:8512. doi: 10.4076/1757-1626-2-8512.

Abstract

Introduction: Sesamoids are ovoid bones with variable size and shape in the course of tendons, can be found in different parts of skeletal system.

Case presentation: We report a case of 61-year-old woman in whom we observed a large accessory bone located in the anterior aspect of the left ankle joint. Since such accessory bones are found very infrequently, their presence may cause some diagnostic confusion.

Conclusion: Regarding complaints in foot area one has to be familiar with such bones in order to make a correct diagnosis.

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