Chondrosarcoma of the thumb. A case report of treatment with preservation of function.
A case of chondrosarcoma of the thumb treated by excision and reconstruction with a free bone graft is reported. The patient regained excellent function. The indication for this method of conservative resection is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D016025:Bone Transplantation; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013933:Thumb; D014457:Ulna / Q000601:surgery