Vinoth A, Kumar DB, Manivannan S. A Novel Technique of Approach in a Skeletally Immature Case of Chondroblastoma - A Case Report.
J Orthop Case Rep 2021;
11:67-71. [PMID:
34141646 PMCID:
PMC8046471 DOI:
10.13107/jocr.2021.v11.i01.1968]
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Abstract
Introduction
Chondroblastoma is a rare benign cartilaginous neoplasm arising in the epiphysis of long bones in young patients. It is an uncommon benign but locally aggressive tumor, mostly located in the secondary centers of ossification. These tumors arise near a joint or growth plate and surgical excision is always challenging.
Case Report
A 13-year-old boy presented with intermittent knee pain, swelling, and limitation of movements for 1 year. On examination, magnetic resonance imaging revealed a hyperintense lesion in distal femoral epiphysis with superior transphyseal extension and inferior thinning of cortex with cartilage breach. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of chondroblastoma of distal femur. We report a novel technique of approach in a case of distal femoral chondroblastoma in a skeletally immature individual.
Conclusion
The technique we incorporated had an adequate exposure to reach the lesion for a complete curettage and bone grafting. It also reduced further injury to cartilage and physeal plate.
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