Malignant transformation of multiple enchondromas in the hand: case report.

Muramatsu, Keiichi; Kawakami, Yasuhiro; Tani, Yasuhiho; Taguchi, Toshihiko · J Hand Surg Am · 2011

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Enchondromatosis can transform into chondrosarcoma, but this event is rare in the hand. We present the case of a patient with chondrosarcomas of the ring and little fingers. The chondrosarcomas had a long progression of 60 years and the patient presented with large tumors and a severely deformed appearance.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy