In-situ chondrosarcoma of the foot arising in a solitary enchondroma

Landry, M.M.; Sarma, D.P.

Journal of Foot Surgery 29(4): 324-326

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0449-2544
PMID: 2229904
Document Number: 350982
Chondrosarcoma of the foot is very rare. Secondary malignant transformation of a solitary enchondroma of the foot occurring in a 66-year-old man is reported. A rapid increase in size of a previously known enchondroma and pain may suggest a malignant transformation. Surgical resection is the choice of therapy.

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