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Case Studies | Orthopaedic Surgery | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 6.2 / 10
A Rare Case of Enchondroma Mimicking Giant Cell Tumor in the Metatarsal Bone: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges
Dr. Deepak Kumar Sonkar | Dr. Sariput Gajbhare | Dr. Dishant Singla | Dr. Siddheshwar Andhale
Abstract: This case study presents a 14yearold female with a rare instance of enchondroma in the metatarsal bone, initially masquerading as a giant cell tumor based on clinical and radiological findings. Through histopathological examination, the lesion was accurately diagnosed as an enchondroma. The case emphasizes the importance of considering differential diagnoses in bone lesions and highlights the surgical management undertaken to ensure a favorable outcome.
Keywords: Enchondroma, Giant Cell Tumor, Metatarsal Bone, Histopathology, Differential Diagnosis
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024,
Pages: 1197 - 1201