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A caudal cutaneous appendage known as the true human tail is a rare and benign condition. Different classification systems have been established, mostly based on the presence of associated spinal dysraphism. Imaging studies play an important role in detecting the prognosis and developing a management plan. Here, we present a rare case of a true human tail with no underlying spinal dysraphism in a preterm neonate.
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A large number of soft tissue masses affect the foot and ankle, with the majority being benign. Benign and malignant soft tissue lesions usually present as lumps, and it is important to differentiate between them to allow for optimal management. Imaging, in particular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can contribute to narrow the differential diagnosis of soft tissue masses of the foot and ankle by describing its exact location, internal signal characteristics, presence of enhancement, and its relation to adjacent structures. In this review, we review the literature to describe the most common soft tissue masses around the foot and ankle, focusing on the MRI features of the lesions.
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Stress fracture in general is a well-known condition that can be found commonly in healthy athletes and military personnel. These fractures occur due to bone fatigue in response to the repetitive stress of exercise. Although few reports on stress fractures among military personnel and active young athletes can be found in previous literature, we present this case report of a young military soldier that had a completely displaced neck of femur fracture with no functional limitation for seven days prior to seeking medical advice; the patient was operated on and followed for three years after and did not develop complications associated with this kind of fracture. A reduction of neck of femur fracture and fixation in valgus position to maintain good reduction with weight-bearing as done in our case have assisted in reducing avascular necrosis (AVN) risk despite the high displacement and delayed operative intervention due to the patient's late presentation.