Tibialis anterior muscle herniation in adolescents: A case series and review of the literature.

Authors

Kimberly L Clinite, Department of Family Medicine, Swedish First Hill, Seattle, WashingtonFollow
Angela Wyble
Jeffrey L Sugarman

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2019

Publication Title

Pediatric dermatology

Keywords

Adolescent; Child; Female; Hernia; Humans; Lower Extremity; Male; Muscle, Skeletal; Muscular Diseases

Abstract

Anterior tibialis muscle herniation is an important diagnostic consideration in children and adolescents presenting with lower extremity subcutaneous nodules. We report four cases of teenagers presenting with asymptomatic nodules in the lower extremities and discuss diagnostic features and treatment recommendations.

Clinical Institute

Women & Children

Clinical Institute

Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Department

Pediatrics

Department

Family Medicine

Recommended Citation

Clinite, Kimberly L; Wyble, Angela; and Sugarman, Jeffrey L, "Tibialis anterior muscle herniation in adolescents: A case series and review of the literature." (2019). Articles, Abstracts, and Reports. 2846.
https://digitalcommons.providence.org/publications/2846