Chondroblastoma in a Distal Phalanx of the Great Toe – A Rare Case Report

Abstract

Chondroblastoma is a rare benign appearing lesion arising in the epiphysis of long bones in skeletally immature individuals. It is a cartilage-producing neoplasm constituting < 1% of all bone tumors. A 16 years old girl presented to orthopedic OPD of tertiary care hospital with swelling of her left great toe for 3 years. The swelling was insidious at onset and gradually progressed to the present size of 3.5x2.5x2 cm. Radiographic examination shows an osteolytic lesion and coarse trabeculation