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case_images: Lateral radiograph of ankle showing a radiolucent lesion occupying the talus with expansion and thinning of the cortex.
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case_images: F1
case_images: AP and lateral radiographs of the ankle showed a radiolucent lesion occupying the whole of talus with expansion and thinning of the cortex (Figure 1).
case_images: CT scan of ankle showing an expansile lytic lesion in the talus causing cortical destruction and extending into soft tissues.
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case_images: F2
case_images: The joint space between calcaneum and talus was well preserved (Figure 2).
case_images: Immediate postoperative radiograph showing talectomy, bone grafting and stabilization with a Steinmann pin.
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case_images: F3
case_images: Fusion was achieved by autologous iliac crest graft and stabilization with a Steinmann pin (Figure 3).
case_images: Radiograph at 6 months follow-up showing a well arthrodesed ankle.
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case_images: F4
case_images: At 6 months of follow-up, the patient had a smooth healed scar with a painless and well arthrodesed ankle with no evidence of recurrence (Figure 4).