ArticleJournal of orthopaedic case reports2026
Resolution of Proximal Humerus Enchondroma in a 53-Year-Old Female with Curettage and Bone Substitution: A Case Report.
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Introduction: Enchondromas are benign cartilaginous tumors commonly affecting the small bones of the hand; however, proximal humeral involvement presenting with persistent pain in older adults is uncommon and may mimic low-grade chondrosarcoma. Case Report: A 53-year-old female presented with right shoulder pain and proximal humeral swelling. Radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, and computed tomography imaging demonstrated a lobulated intramedullary cartilaginous lesion with cortical thinning and endosteal scalloping. The patient underwent curettage of the lesion, biopsy, and bone grafting using bone substitutes. Histopathological examination confirmed an enchondroma. Post-operative follow-up demonstrated satisfactory graft incorporation and symptomatic improvement. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of prompt radiological investigations, and histopathological examination is essential for accurate diagnosis, management with curettage and bone substitution, which showed good incorporation and outcome.
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