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(a) X-ray and ((b)-(d)) sagittal, axial, and coronal MRI, respectively, indicating abscess with potential foreign body.
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Radiographs were negative for evidence of traumatic injury or foreign body (Figure 1(a)); however, MRI of the left foot had revealed a fluid collection surrounding a foreign body (Figures 1(b)-1(d)).
(a) Foreign body removal and (b) two-month follow-up.
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The wound was explored and a 15 x 3 mm foreign body was removed (Figure 2(a)). Two months postoperatively there were no signs of continued infection or wound complications (Figure 2(b)).