A rare case report of osteochondroma of the left medial cuneiform

Abstract

Osteochondroma is a benign skeletal neoplasm presenting with the proliferation of bony tissue. Osteochondroma of the foot is uncommon and that of the cuneiform is an extremely rare entity. We present the case of a 22-year-old woman with osteochondroma of the left medial cuneiform who was having pain in the first ray of the left foot. Most cases of osteochondromas are non-tender and painless mass with a benign asymptomatic course; however, progression to inflammation and neurovascular complications may cause considerable morbidity. The majority of cases are treated conservatively, while some severe cases require surgical management. Operative treatment of osteochondroma with excision of the mass remains a safe and successful alternative to conservative management whenever required.