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Recurrent enchondroma protuberans: a case report.
Yury A Slesarenko1, Steven P Sampson, Elaine S Gould
1Division of Hand Surgery, Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Radiology, and Plastic Surgery, State University of New York, University Hospital, Stony Brook, NY 11794, USA. yslesarenko@aol.com
The Journal of Hand Surgery
|December 14, 2005
Summary
Enchondroma protuberans, a rare benign tumor, can recur late. This case demonstrates successful treatment of a recurrent hand enchondroma protuberans using curettage and bone grafting.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic oncology
- Hand surgery
- Tumor recurrence
Background:
- Enchondroma protuberans is a rare, benign cartilaginous tumor.
- Recurrence of enchondroma protuberans is uncommon, especially late-stage recurrence.
Observation:
- A case of late recurrence of enchondroma protuberans in the hand is presented.
- The patient had a history of a previously treated enchondroma protuberans.
Findings:
- The recurrent tumor was successfully treated with surgical curettage.
- Calcium carbonate grafting was utilized to fill the resultant bone defect.
Implications:
- This case highlights the possibility of late recurrence of enchondroma protuberans.
- Effective management involves thorough surgical excision and reconstruction.