Ankle masses: The importance of proper diagnosis and management

Establishing an accurate diagnosis in a patient presenting with a soft tissue mass of the ankle is of utmost importance. The differential for ankle masses is so broad that without tissue biopsy a good management plan cannot be initiated. Imaging does play an important role, however, in identifying the characteristics of soft tissue masses. This following case demonstrates the importance of close cooperation between referring physician, orthopedic oncologist, radiologist, and pathologist in establishing proper diagnosis and management of rare soft tissue masses.