Leiomyoma of the Ankle

Abstract

Leiomyomas, also known as fibroids, are benign tumors originating from smooth muscle and can arise in soft tissue, most commonly in the uterus or bladder. Those that arise in the extremities usually form subcutaneous masses. Leiomyoma of the foot has rarely been reported, and leiomyoma of the ankle is even rarer. A 52-year-old male presented with a tender nodule on the lateral aspect of his right ankle. The tumor was surgically excised and was shown to be a leiomyoma.

Keywords

• foot and ankle
• leiomyoma
• musculoskeletal tumors