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Enchondroma (DEXA)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Screening for osteoporosis.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Bone mineral density is within the osteopenic range. Focal ovoid density in the right greater troch

x-ray

Follow-up x-ray demonstrates a sclerotic lesion in the greater trochanter with well-defined borders, rings and arc calcifications, and without endosteal scalloping, bone destructive, calcified periosteal reaction or other aggressive features.

Case Discussion

Typical findings of an enchondroma on the x-ray after an abnormality was seen on the DEXA. DEXA images, while not diagnostic, can demonstrate incidental pathology.

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