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Editorial
. 2024 Mar;19(1):177-181.
doi: 10.26574/maedica.2024.19.1.177.

Thumb Distal Phalanx Giant Enchondroma. A Case Presentation and Literature Review

Margarita-Michaela Ampadiotaki  1 , Christos Vlachos  2 , Eftychios Papagrigorakis  2 , Athanasios Galanis  2 , Pantelis Mitsikostas  1 , Elias S Vasiliadis  2 , Filippos Giannoulis  1
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Thumb Distal Phalanx Giant Enchondroma. A Case Presentation and Literature Review

Margarita-Michaela Ampadiotaki et al. Maedica (Bucur). 2024 Mar.

Abstract

Background: Enchordoma of the distal phalange of the thumb is extremely rare. Case presentation: We report a case of 31-year-old man who presented with a pathological fracture of the left thumb. Imaging evaluation revealed a lytic lesion and surgical curettage with bone graft was performed after fracture healing. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of enchordoma. The postoperative period was uncomplicated without signs of recurrence. Conclusion:Lytic lesions in the thumb are uncommon occurrences and necessitate a comprehensive examination to determine their potential causes. Given the significant functional role of the thumb compared to other fingers, it is crucial to undergo radiological assessment and further investigation of these lytic lesions.

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Figures

FIGURE 1.
FIGURE 1.
Enchordoma of distal phalanx of the thumb (X-ray and CT evaluation)
FIGURE 2.
FIGURE 2.
Magnetic resonance imaging showing low signal in T1 frequency
FIGURE 3.
FIGURE 3.
Lesion healed, with no signs of recurrence, one year postoperatively
TABLE 1.
TABLE 1.
Cases of enchodromas of the thumb
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