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Cementoma of the calcaneus: a case report

Authors: Xiaona Li, Zhigang Peng, Mahrukh Latif, Abhinav Kumar, Wei Chen, Zekun Zhang

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2017

Abstract

Background

The cementoma is a common disease of the dental root apex, which generally occurs in the maxilla and the mandible, but the cementoma occurring in the long bone is rare. Moreover, the incidence of cementoma in the calcaneus is extremely infrequent.

Case presentation

The present study reports an unusual case of a 19-year-old girl, who complained of pain in the left heel. Subsequent radiographs and computed tomography (CT) were used in the diagnosis. The imaging features of the lesion included a radiopaque matrix and radiolucent tissue, particularly an arc-shaped fat band. An excisional biopsy was performed. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of cementoma in the calcaneus. After the operation, the patient was followed up without recurrence.

Conclusions

Imaging examination plays an important role in the differential diagnosis of cementoma of the calcaneus.

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Title: Cementoma of the calcaneus: a case report
Authors: Xiaona Li
Zhigang Peng
Mahrukh Latif
Abhinav Kumar
Wei Chen
Zekun Zhang
Publication date: 01-12-2017
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-017-1460-1

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Cementoma of the calcaneus: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusions

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