Ultrasound ·

Tibialis anterior muscle hernia

27 yr male presented with swelling in anterior aspect of the right leg.

Ultrasound findings

  • A defect measuring 3 x 4 mm in the deep fascia of the anterior mid leg with herniation of tibialis anterior muscle fibres through the defect into deep subcutaneous plane.
  • On compression partial reduction of hernia noted.
  • Features suggestive of tibialis anterior muscle hernia.

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