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Scaphoid osteochondroma mimicking carpal coalition
J Rice1, M Stephens, J Colville
1Cappagh Orthopaedic Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
Journal of Hand Surgery (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|December 1, 1996
Summary
A rare osteochondroma, a benign bone tumor, caused wrist pain and restricted movement in a 10-year-old girl. Surgical removal of the lesion on the scaphoid bone successfully resolved the issue.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Pediatric Orthopedics
- Musculoskeletal Radiology
Background:
- Wrist pain and restricted motion in children can stem from various causes, including congenital anomalies and tumors.
- Carpal coalitions, while uncommon, can present with similar symptoms, necessitating advanced imaging for accurate diagnosis.
- Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors, typically affecting long bones but can occur in the wrist.