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Open Access 01-12-2004 | Case report

"Primary" aggressive chondroblastoma of the humerus: a case report

Authors: K Harish, MG Janaki, N Kishore Alva

Published in: BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Issue 1/2004

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Abstract

Background

Chondroblastomas are rare epiphyseal bone tumors. Very few cases with extra-cortical aggressive soft tissue invasion or metastasis are reported.

Case presentation

We report a 28 year-old adult male who presented with a large swelling over the left shoulder region. Pre-operative imaging revealed a large tumor arising from upper end of humerus with extensive soft tissue involvement necessitating a fore-quarter amputation. Patient received adjuvant radiation.

Conclusions

This patient is one of the largest chondroblastomas to be reported. Although chondroblastomas are typically benign, rarely they can be locally aggressive or metastatic. Early diagnosis and institution of proper primary therapy would prevent mutilating surgeries and recurrences.
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Metadata
Title
"Primary" aggressive chondroblastoma of the humerus: a case report
Authors
K Harish
MG Janaki
N Kishore Alva
Publication date
01-12-2004
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders / Issue 1/2004
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2474
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-5-9

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