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    An accessory soleus muscle caused Achilles tendon pain in a teenage girl. Surgical removal of the muscle resolved her symptoms, offering a potential solution for similar cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Sports Medicine
    • Anatomy

    Background:

    • Accessory muscles can cause diagnostic challenges in musculoskeletal conditions.
    • Achilles tendon pain is common in athletes, often attributed to overuse or structural abnormalities.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To report a case of an accessory soleus muscle presenting as Achilles tendon pathology.
    • To highlight the diagnostic and therapeutic implications of this rare anomaly.

    Main Methods:

    • Clinical presentation of a 16-year-old female with anteromedial Achilles swelling and activity-related pain.
    • Diagnostic imaging (not specified) and subsequent surgical exploration.
    • Excision of the identified accessory soleus muscle.

    Main Results:

    • Surgical findings confirmed the presence of an accessory soleus muscle.
    • Complete resolution of pain and swelling post-excision.
    • Return to normal activity without recurrence.

    Conclusions:

    • An accessory soleus muscle can mimic soft tissue tumors or other causes of Achilles pain.
    • Surgical excision is an effective treatment for symptomatic accessory soleus muscle.
    • Awareness of this anatomical variant is crucial for accurate diagnosis in pediatric and athletic populations.