The authors, however, present a rare case study of two patients with enchodromas as the cause of midfoot pain. One case presented in the lateral cuneiform which to the authors' knowledge is the first reported case in the literature. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Pain

  Asymptomatic enchondromas do not warrant treatment, but aggressive treatment is warranted when these tumors are painful. Pain occurs when there is a fracture, compression of soft tissues, or malignant conversion. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Soft Tissue Mass

  Lucencies developing within the calcification, periosteal reactions, and a soft-tissue mass all are characteristic features of chondrosarcoma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  Computed tomography showed an aggressive process involving the cortex of the rib with concomitant soft tissue mass. However, a needle biopsy specimen revealed an enchondroma and consequently the physician decided to apply a “wait-and-see” strategy. [doi.org]

  MRI MRI is useful in evaluating soft tissue extension and confirming the diagnosis. Enchondromas appear as well-circumscribed, somewhat lobulated masses replacing marrow 1. [radiopaedia.org]

• Swelling

  A 53-year-old man presented to the orthopedic outpatient clinic with pain and swelling in the right heel without any trauma. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  MUSCULOSKELETAL First Online: 11 February 2014 Abstract A 28-year-old man presented with a swelling at the right thoracic wall. Computed tomography showed an aggressive process involving the cortex of the rib with concomitant soft tissue mass. [doi.org]

• Surgical Procedure

  The surgical procedures were uneventful in all patients, and no complications were encountered during follow-up. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  […] is present or fractures occur) bone grafting - a surgical procedure in which healthy bone is transplanted from another part of the patient's body into the affected area.If there is no sign of bone weakening or growth of the tumor, observation only may [en.wikipedia.org]

• Severe Pain

  The patient presented with rapidly progressive and severe pain on her upper back. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Fracture

  Adequate healing of the fracture took place with residual angulation at the fracture site. Size and extent of the enchondroma were unchanged after fracture healing. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Adjuvant treatments like high-speed burring or alcohol instillation are not recommended. KEYWORDS: Enchondroma; Hand Surgery; Treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Documentation of such cases and follow-up will enhance our understanding of their clinical course and prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Treatment and prognosis As enchondromas are classified as Bone-RADS 1 lesions, they are deemed to typically be benign and should be left alone if asymptomatic. The majority of enchondromas remain asymptomatic and require no treatment. [radiopaedia.org]

The exact etiology of it is not known. An enchondroma most often affects the cartilage that lines the inside of the bones. The bones most often involved with this benign tumor are the miniature long bones of the hands and feet. [en.wikipedia.org]

CONCLUSION: Surgery remains the only effective solution in removing an enchondroma and preventing the tendency toward malignant transformation. © 2014 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]