Transformation of solitary osteochondroma calcaneum to chondrosarcoma--a case report.
Solitary osteochondroma of calcaneum is an uncommon benign tumor. Its malignant transformation to chondrosarcoma is rarely encountered. Pain and recent enlargement are clinical manifestations of this complication. Magnetic resonance imaging is a valuable tool to detect this change.
Department of Pathology, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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Malik
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Rajesh
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Malik
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D002111:Calcaneus; D002813:Chondrosarcoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000473:pathology*