K Harish1, M G Janaki, N Kishore Alva. 1. Department Of Surgical Oncology, M. S. Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital, Bangalore-560054, India. drkhari@yahoo.com
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.
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.
Authors: Niklas Deventer; Nils Deventer; Georg Gosheger; Marieke de Vaal; Tymoteusz Budny; Andrea Laufer; Birthe Heitkoetter; Timo Luebben Journal: J Bone Oncol Date: 2020-12-05 Impact factor: 4.072