Chondromyxoid fibroma of the foot: case report and literature review

Abstract

Chondromyxoid fibroma is a rare cartilaginous benign bone tumour constituting less than 1% of cases of primary bone tumours. It is seen most frequently around the knee in children and young adults. Only up to 17% of cases may occur in the foot, where atypical and more aggressive radiological appearances are noticed. A case report is demonstrated, discussing the problems of misdiagnosis. A brief review of the literature is presented. A 32-year-old Filipino female presented with a slightly painful swelling of the second toe of the right foot of around 1 year duration. She gave a history of an inversion injury preceding the presenting symptoms. This was treated by a bandage and analgaesics. She continued to have residual mild discomfort with weight-bearing which she ignored until the appearance of the swelling several months later. The swelling continued to grow very slowly with little discomfort.