Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
4118652 Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery 2013 4 Pages PDF
Abstract
An osteoblastoma is a rare, commonly benign, osteoid-producing neoplasm of the bone with an incidence of 2% of all primary bone tumours. We present a case of a 54-year-old patient with persisting carpal pain and massive swelling of the hand for a period of 4 years. Incision biopsies revealed the histopathological finding of a carpal osteoblastoma. After complete tumour excision, including the carpal and, in parts, metacarpal bones, reconstructive surgery was performed with a free osteocutaneous iliac crest flap to obtain a natural hand contour and the best possible hand function. Follow-up revealed improvement of the hand function in terms of flexion, extension and strength without discomfort or further pain. Thus, ongoing carpal pain should lead to an intensive search with further diagnostic measures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan as well as biopsies, if necessary, to obtain the correct diagnosis.
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