A rare case of Osteoblastoma of the Calcaneum – A Case Report

Volume 6 | Issue 2 | May – Aug 2018 | Page: 42-44| Jose Austine, Atmananda Hegde, Deepa Adiga.


Authors: Jose Austine [1], Atmananda Hegde [1], Deepa Adiga [2].

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India.

[2] Department of Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnataka, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Jose Austine,

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery,

K.M.C. Hospital Attavar, Attavar, Mangalore – 575 001, Karnataka, India.

Email: joseaustine10@gmail.com


Abstract

Introduction: Osteoblastoma is a benign tumor which constitutes around 1% of primary bone tumors. The incidence of an osteblastoma of the calcaneum is <0.8% among all.

Case Report: We report a 17-year-old boy who presented with unremitting heel pain of 4 months’ duration associated with a swelling which was clinically and radiologically diagnosed as either an aneurysmal bone cyst or giant-cell tumor. The patient was treated with an extended curettage and cementing of cavity. The final diagnosis of an osteoblastoma of calcaneum was established post-operatively following histopathological examination of biopsy.

Discussion: The prevalence and behavior of calcaneal osteoblastomas are yet to be reported in the Indian population. Lack of clinician familiarity and a rare incidence translate into a delay in the diagnosis of tumors and tumor-like lesions of the calcaneum, as seen in our case. Their recognition is imperative to avoid mistaking the condition for an aneurysmal bone cyst, giant-cell tumor, or even an osteogenic sarcoma and be managed more aggressively than required.

Conclusion: An adolescent presenting with chronic unremitting heel pain should undergo early and detailed radiographic evaluation. A high index of suspicion is needed to diagnose this condition early. Outcome largely depends on early diagnosis and prompt surgical intervention.

Keywords: Osteoblastoma, Calcaneum, Heel pain.


References

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3. Lichtenstein L. Benign osteoblastoma. A category of osteoid and bone forming tumor other than classical osteoid osteoma, which may be mistaken for giant cell tumor or osteogenic sarcoma. Cancer 1956;9:1044-52.


How to Cite this article: Austine J, Hegde A, Adiga D. A rare case of Osteoblastoma of the Calcaneum – A Case Report. J Kar Orth Assoc. May-Aug 2018; 6(2): 42-44.

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