Vol. 15 No. 2 (2022): Carolean Age- A New Dawn
Letters

Enchondroma Presenting with an Acutely Painful Hand

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  • Tom Jose,
  • Thomas Mathew,
  • Awais Iqbal
Tom Jose
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Thomas Mathew
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Awais Iqbal
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.38192/15.2.7

Published 2023-03-22

Keywords

  • enchondroma,
  • pathological fracture,
  • primary care

How to Cite

Jose, T., Mathew, T., & Iqbal, A. (2023). Enchondroma Presenting with an Acutely Painful Hand. Sushruta Journal of Health Policy & Opinion, 15(2), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.38192/15.2.7

Abstract

Enchondromas are intramedullary cartilage neoplasms with benign imaging features that constitute approx. 90% of benign tumours in the hands.

We present a 25-year-old previously fit and well female patient with Enchondroma of the metacarpal bone with characteristic imaging and pathologic fracture to increase its awareness for early diagnosis and treatment.

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