Pathological fracture secondary to enchondroma

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Spontaneous foot pain.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Pathological fracture of the second proximal phalanx through a lytic lesion with cortical thinning but no periosteal reaction.

Case Discussion

The underlying lesion has non-aggressive features and is most likely an enchondroma.

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