Imaging in tarsal tunnel syndrome: A case series.

Abstract

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an under-recognized yet potentially debilitating entrapment neuropathy that is often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific clinical presentation. This case series presents four representative cases of space-occupying lesions within the tarsal tunnel - ganglion cysts, varicose veins, lipomas, and peripheral nerve sheath tumors - with emphasis on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging and complementary radiographic and ultrasound findings. We demonstrate the characteristic imaging hallmarks of these lesions, including their mass effect on the tibial neurovascular bundle, signal intensities, and enhancement patterns, to aid clinicians and radiologists in timely recognition of this condition.

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@article{ngai2026imaging,
  title = {{Imaging in tarsal tunnel syndrome: A case series.}},
  author = {King Shing Ngai and Hoi Ting Hatty Chau and Siu Chun Wong and Hing Ki Charmaine Wong and Fung Him Ng and Yong Mei Leng and Nin Yuan Pan},
  journal = {Journal of clinical imaging science},
  year = {2026},
  month = oct,
  doi = {10.25259/jcis_69_2026},
  url = {https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42974239},
  note = {CC BY-NC-SA},
}

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TY  - JOUR
TI  - Imaging in tarsal tunnel syndrome: A case series.
AU  - King Shing Ngai
AU  - Hoi Ting Hatty Chau
AU  - Siu Chun Wong
AU  - Hing Ki Charmaine Wong
AU  - Fung Him Ng
AU  - Yong Mei Leng
AU  - Nin Yuan Pan
PY  - 2026
DA  - 2026/10/29
JO  - Journal of clinical imaging science
DO  - 10.25259/jcis_69_2026
UR  - https://europepmc.org/article/MED/42974239
AB  - Tarsal tunnel syndrome is an under-recognized yet potentially debilitating entrapment neuropathy that is often misdiagnosed due to its non-specific clinical presentation. This case series presents four representative cases of space-occupying lesions within the tarsal tunnel - ganglion cysts, varicose veins, lipomas, and peripheral nerve sheath tumors - with emphasis on high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging and complementary radiographic and ultrasound findings. We demonstrate the characteristic imaging hallmarks of these lesions, including their mass effect on the tibial neurovascular bundle, signal intensities, and enhancement patterns, to aid clinicians and radiologists in timely recognition of this condition.
SN  - 2156-7514
SN  - 2156-5597
ER  -

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