Chondroblastoma associated with aneurysmal cyst of the navicular bone: a case report.

Abstract

Chondroblastoma is a rare tumor. It is usually benign; however, it can have an aggressive course before or after operative treatment, even resulting in pulmonary metastases. The foot is a rare location for chondroblastoma, and to our knowledge, chondroblastoma occurring in the navicular bone has not been reported previously in the English literature. We describe a case of navicular chondroblastoma case associated with an aneurysmal bone cyst. Treatment consisted of aggressive curettage, phenolization, and bone allograft. The patient was able to resume normal activities after treatment, and there was no recurrence of the chondroblastoma during a follow-up of 3 years.

• Authors: Zhenhua Fang, Ming Chen
• Journal: World journal of surgical oncology (World J Surg Oncol) Vol. 11 Pg. 50 (Feb 28 2013) ISSN: 1477-7819 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 23448376 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Bone Cysts, Aneurysmal (etiology, pathology, therapy)
• Bone Neoplasms (complications, pathology)
• Chondroblastoma (complications, pathology)
• Curettage
• Female
• Foot Bones (pathology)
• Humans
• Tarsal Bones (pathology)
• Young Adult