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Soft Tissue Osteochondroma in Elbow Joint: A case report.
1Department of Orthopaedics, Rohilkhand, Medical College, Bareilly, India.
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
|October 4, 2014
Summary
A rare case of extraskeletal osteochondroma, a soft tissue tumor, was found near the elbow joint with an intact capsule. Surgical removal led to complete symptom resolution, highlighting the importance of considering this diagnosis for soft tissue masses.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Osteochondromas are typically bone-based tumors.
- Extraskeletal osteochondromas are rare soft tissue tumors.
- This case involves an osteochondroma originating outside the joint capsule.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a unique case of extraskeletal osteochondroma of the elbow.
- To discuss the clinical and radiographic findings of this rare condition.
- To emphasize the diagnostic considerations for soft tissue ossified masses.
Main Methods:
- Histopathological verification of the soft tissue mass.
- Clinical examination and radiographic assessment of the elbow joint.
- Surgical excision and biopsy of the tumor.
Main Results:
- A histopathologically confirmed extraskeletal osteochondroma was identified.
- The tumor was located in the soft tissue, entirely extra-articular with an intact joint capsule.
- Complete resolution of symptoms was achieved post-excision.
Conclusions:
- Extraskeletal osteochondroma should be considered in the differential diagnosis of discrete, ossified soft tissue masses.
- This case highlights a unique presentation with an intact joint capsule.
- Surgical excision is an effective treatment for symptomatic extraskeletal osteochondroma.
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