PARAARTICULAR CHONDROMA LOCATED ON DORSAL REGION OF THE WRIST – CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE
Keywords:
paraarticular chondroma; carpal joint; pain; benign tumor;Abstract
Most chondromas mainly affect the body’s extremities. It is really an unusual entity - the formation of an isolated chondroma around carpal bones. Paraarticular chondromas represent a rare variant form of extraskeletal chondroma.
We present a case of a 27-year-old male, who underwent a clinical examination due to a small soft tissue tumefaction in the wrist region for approximately 10 years. А clearly limited tumor formation with a solid consistency was detected on clinical examination. Dorsal flexion on the left hand was reduced to 40 degrees compared to his right wrist. X-ray showed a presence of a small bone tumor. The subsequent CT scan confirmed the more accurate extension of the mass.
Surgery was performed, the tumor was removed completely, with histology in favor of chondroma. No immobilization was required and the active range of motion was encouraged immediately post-surgery. Patohistological examination of the specimen confirmed the diagnosis of paraarticular chondroma.
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