A High-Grade Chondrosarcoma of Calcaneum Mimicking as a Benign Pathology: Delayed Diagnosis and Management

This case is presented to highlight a rare case of chondrosarcoma of calcaneum in a young adult mimicking as a benign pathology and to highlight the diagnosis and early management of such cases to prevent complications and even death. Chondrosarcoma constitutes less than 10% of all primary malignanc...

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Published in:Foot and ankle specialist 2016-10, Vol.9 (5), p.457-460
Main Authors: Baba, Muzamil Ahmad, Nazir, Naila, Shabeer, Maajid, Mir, Bashir Ahmed, Kawoosa, Altaf Ahmad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Amputation
Bone Neoplasms - pathology
Bone Neoplasms - surgery
Calcaneus - pathology
Calcaneus - surgery
Chondrosarcoma - pathology
Chondrosarcoma - surgery
Delayed Diagnosis
Humans
Male
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Summary:This case is presented to highlight a rare case of chondrosarcoma of calcaneum in a young adult mimicking as a benign pathology and to highlight the diagnosis and early management of such cases to prevent complications and even death. Chondrosarcoma constitutes less than 10% of all primary malignancies of bone and occurs mostly in proximal locations such as pelvis, proximal femur, and proximal humerus. We present a case of high-grade chondrosarcoma at a very rare site, calcaneum of a 40-year-old male that was mimicking as a benign pathology. This case report highlights the importance of proper clinical examination, evaluation, and suspicion for benign occurring lesions to prevent complications related to a delay in diagnosis. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Case study
ISSN:1938-6400
1938-7636
DOI:10.1177/1938640016630058