Uncommon Expression of Osteochondroma in the Wrist: A Case Report.

INTRODUCTION

Osteochondroma (OC) is a common benign bone tumor that usually arises from the metaphyseal region of long bones. Rarely, it can present in atypical locations such as the wrist and posing diagnostic challenges.

CASE REPORT

We present a 42-year-old female with an incidental finding of OC on the volar aspect of the right wrist. The patient was referred for a musculoskeletal assessment due to a painful swelling, which was slowly increasing in size over 2 years, following mild trauma. With a suspicion of ganglion, investigations including X-ray and ultrasound led to surgical excision and histological examination, which confirmed a diagnosis of a benign OC.

CONCLUSION

The case emphasizes the importance of considering OC in the differential diagnosis of wrist swellings and highlights the effectiveness of surgical intervention in resolving symptoms.