title: Solitary enchondroma in the distal phalanx of the right thumb. An unusual localization.
abstract: An unusual localization of solitary enchondroma in the distal phalanx of the right thumb is reported. The lesion was studied by radiograph and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) investigation. It was surgically treated by curettage with bone grafting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, II Chair, University of La Sapienza, Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Iannicelli
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Spagnoli
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Almberger
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Salvini
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Codacci Pisanelli
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Drudi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002812:Chondroma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D013933:Thumb