Enchondroma of the scaphoid: a case report

Abstract

Enchondroma represents a common bone tumor of the hand. The scaphoid is a rare location. We report the case of a scaphoid enchondroma presenting as chronic wrist pain following a relatively minor trauma. The diagnosis was suggested by radiological study and then confirmed by histological study after biopsy. Enucleation and vascularized bone graft with osteosynthesis provided good results. The clinical, radiological and therapeutic aspects of this rare condition are discussed.

Keywords

• enchondroma
• scaphoid
• pathological fracture
• bone grafting
• carpal bone
• wrist