Not explain swelling left ankle, check for abscess A focal subcutaneous fluid collection is observed overlying the anterolateral ankle at the level of the distal fibular diaphysis and syndesmosis. This discrete heterogeneous fluid collection is surrounded by mild inflammatory changes does not demonstrate significant enhancement. Central decreased signal and internal septated appearance is most suggestive of possible subacute hematoma. For reference lesion axially measures 1.5 cm in greatest depth and approximately 5 (width) x 4.5 (craniocaudal length) cm. This abnormality underlies the patient placed marker and specifically a potential small sinus tract cannot entirely be excluded along the lateral aspect; please see the arrow.The underlying tendons are otherwise intact without focal abnormality. The osseous structures are also normal in appearance with unremarkable marrow signal.No additional abnormal fluid collections or soft tissue findings other than minimal inflammation and/or stranding in the immediate subcutaneous tissues. Please correlate with mild diffuse edema with opposite ankle
A discrete multiseptated subcutaneous fluid collection in the anterolateral left ankle without superimposed focal findings to suggest infection and or acute process. Probable old hematoma. Please correlate patient history