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A rare case report of osteochondroma of the left medial cuneiform
Rohit Shrestha1, Sandesh S Maharjan1, Abhishek Pandey2
1Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel Hospital.
Introduction And Importance:
Osteochondroma is a benign skeletal neoplasm presenting with the proliferation of bony tissue. Osteochondroma of the foot is uncommon, and that of the cuneiform is an extremely rare entity.
Case Presentation:
We present the case of a 22-year-old woman with osteochondroma of the left medial cuneiform who was having pain in the first ray of the left foot.
Clinical Discussion:
Most cases of osteochondromas are nontender and painless masses with a benign asymptomatic course; however, progression to inflammation and neurovascular complications may cause considerable morbidity. The majority of cases are treated conservatively, while some severe cases require surgical management.
Conclusion:
Operative treatment of osteochondroma with excision of the mass remains a safe and successful alternative to conservative management whenever required.
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