A case of Chondrosarcoma in the Proximal Phalanx of Thumb

Abstract

The chondrosarcoma of short tublar bone is very rare. We have recently experienced the chondrosarcoma in the proximal of thumb.
A female, aged 77 years, had continuous pain and swelling in the first proximal thumb for a six monthes and year period while. The radiograph reveald the significant osteolytic lesion. After the disarticulation of the carpo-metacarpal joint, this tumor was diagnosed as chondrosarcoma on microscopic examination. Postoperative course was very satisfactory.