Adamantinoma arising in the distal end of the fibula

Adamantinoma arising in the distal end of the fibula

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Adamantinoma is a rare, low-grade, malignant bone tumor.It frequently occurs in the tibia but rarely arise in the distal end of the fibula.This study reported a case of adamantinoma arising in the distal end of the fibula, resulting in good prognosis.A 38-year old female felt left ankle pain, and was suspected as having a bone tumor Ground Effects Kit at the distal end of the fibula by X-ray.She was diagnosed as the classical adamantinoma of the fibula by open biopsy.

En bloc wide resection of the tumor, primary arthrodesis of the ankle was performed.During the follow- up period of Cart2cart 7 years after the surgery, she has lived without any metastasis and local recurrence.A wide resection and arthrodesis of the ankle joint can provide a good outcome for adamantinoma arising in the end of the fibula.