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Case of the Week 345



What's the most likely diagnosis?

  • 12 year-old male with knee pain



Right Knee-AP View

  1. Segund fracture
  2. Giant cell tumor
  3. Dislocated patella
  4. Chondroblastoma
  5. Fracture of lateral femoral condyle

Additional Image - Right Knee-Lateral View

 

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Right Knee-Lateral View

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4. Chondroblastoma

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Chondroblastoma


General Considerations

  • Rare, benign bone tumor that arises in the epiphysis of long bones in skeletally immature patients
  • Usually occurs under the age of 20; males greater than females
  • Most common locations are in lower extremity (70%)

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