Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society  2014;18(1):36-39

doi:10.14193/jkfas.2014.18.1.36

Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Secondary to Recurred Schwannoma Arising from the Posterior Tibial Nerve.

Jae Young KIM 1 ; Hye Kyung LEE ; Jaeho CHO

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Keywords

Tarsal tunnel syndrome; Schwannoma; Neurilemmoma; Recurrence

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

Korean

Abstract

Tarsal tunnel syndrome is defined as a compressive neuropathy of the posterior tibial nerve in the tarsal canal. Schwannoma is a benign tumor that arises from the peripheral nerve sheath. It presents as a discrete, often tender, and palpable nodule associated with neurogenic pain or paresthesia when compressed or traumatized. The growth rate is usually slow, and these lesions seldom exceed 2 cm in diameter. In addition, local recurrence occurs less than 5%. We report on a case of tarsal tunnel syndrome caused by a large recurred space-occupying lesion measuring 4.3x2.7x2.7 cm3.