SL B, A S, J M, R B. Tumours of the talus - A pictorial review.
J Clin Orthop Trauma 2020;
11:410-416. [PMID:
32405200 PMCID:
PMC7211828 DOI:
10.1016/j.jcot.2020.03.021]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Primary bone tumours of the talus are a rare entity and seldom described in the literature. Due to this, often the diagnosis and management of such cases are delayed. This study aims to describe a spectrum of lesions identified within our department and provide a pictorial review with the goal to aid radiologists in the evaluation and diagnosis of such lesions.
MATERIALS & METHODS
A retrospective study was conducted within our department, identifying all talar lesions, confirmed on histopathological and radiological diagnosis.
RESULTS
Results revealed 75 cases of talar lesions. Benign tumours formed the bulk of the lesions identified accounting for 85% of all cases. The most common benign tumour was chondroblastoma (n = 23). Malignant tumours were detected in 6 cases. Other lesions included osteomyelitis and avascular necrosis.
CONCLUSION
We present a variety of tumours and tumour-like conditions of the talus. Radiologists as well as orthopaedic surgeons need to be aware of such lesions, to prompt early diagnosis and initiate management in timely fashion.
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