Leiomyomas are benign tumors of smooth muscle origin. They are most commonly found in the uterus, but cutaneous leiomyomas may be occasionally present in the extremities and cause pain secondary to mass effect. Few studies have reported leiomyoma of the foot, and leiomyoma of the heel is particularly rare. We present a case of a 41-year-old female who presented to our clinic for a tender nodule on the posterior aspect of her right heel. The tumor was surgically excised and biopsied revealing cutaneous leiomyoma.
Schwannomas are rare, benign tumors originating in the Schwann cells of the peripheral nervous system. They are most commonly found in the head, neck, and upper extremities, which involve the spinal nerves of the brachial plexus. However, schwannomas of the lower extremities are extremely uncommon, and few studies have reported a schwannoma originating from the posterior tibial nerve. We report on a case of a 71-year old male who presented to our clinic because of left foot and ankle neuritic pain. A nerve tumor was found; subsequently, the tumor was surgically excised along with the release of the tarsal tunnel.
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