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Enchondroma protuberans of the phalanx: a case report
Keisuke Kita1, Kazuhiro Masada, Masataka Yasuda
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Osaka Rosai Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|December 4, 2003
Summary
Enchondroma protuberans is a rare exophytic bone tumor. This study details a successful surgical treatment for a ring finger enchondroma protuberans, with no recurrence after one year.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Oncology
- Radiology
Background:
- Enchondroma protuberans is a rare exophytic enchondroma of long bones.
- Only six cases have been previously reported, with one in the hand.
- This condition requires careful diagnosis and management due to its rarity.
Observation:
- A rare case of enchondroma protuberans affecting the middle phalanx of the ring finger is presented.
- The patient underwent surgical intervention involving marginal excision of the soft-tissue component and intramedullary curettage.
Findings:
- Calcium phosphate cement was utilized for reconstruction following curettage.
- The patient showed no evidence of local recurrence during the 1-year follow-up examination.
Implications:
- This case highlights a successful treatment strategy for enchondroma protuberans in the hand.
- The findings suggest that marginal excision, curettage, and bone cement reconstruction can be effective in preventing recurrence of this rare tumor.