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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD

Diagnosis:

Intraosseous lipoma

Discussion:

A classic appearance of intraosseous lipoma of the calcaneus is the presence of a well defined lytic lesion with a central calcification resembling a cockade. A cockade is badge, usually in the form of a rosette, or knot, and generally worn upon the hat.


Lateral foot - Click on the image for a larger version

References:

bulletBruni L.: The "cockade" image: a diagnostic sign of calcaneum intraosseous lipoma. Rays 1986 Jan-Apr;11(1):51-4.          [See related articles]

 

 

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Atlas of Signs in Musculoskeletal Radiology is approved by the ARRS (American Roentgen Ray Society) and is included in AJR Webreview
A. Gentili,MD, M. Beller, MD, S. Masih, MD, L.L. Seeger, MD