Which term means a tumor caused by painful entrapment of pinched nerves or nerve sheath usually found between the 3rd & 4th metatarsal heads?

• A. Deposit
• B. Neuroma
• C. Guidelines
• D. Holding hand

Answer: (B)

Neuroma refers to a thickening or tumor-like growth of nerve tissue that results from irritation or compression of a nerve or its sheath. In the foot, this most often occurs between the third and fourth metatarsal heads, known as Morton's neuroma. The nerve becomes irritated as it passes between those heads, leading to pain in the ball of the foot, sometimes with numbness or a burning sensation, and it’s often worsened by tight or high‑heeled shoes. Other terms listed don’t describe a nerve-related growth or entrapment, while neuroma specifically captures the nerve’s abnormal growth due to compression.