Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation of the Metatarsal Bone - a Three Years Follow up with no Recurrence

1Asst Prof, Department of Orthopedics, SDM medical college, Dharwad

2Asst Prof, Department of Orthopedics, Aadichunchingiri Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellur, Karnataka

Online published on 13 January, 2015.

Abstract

Bizarre perosteal osteochondromatous Proliferation or Nora's tumours are rare lesions seen on mostly tubular bones of hands and feet presenting clinically as bony swellings. Though they simulate osteochondromas they have distinct radiological and histological appearance. Though the lesions are benign, they are known to recur. We report a case of Nora's tumour in the fourth metatarsal of right foot. Imaging studies helped diagnose it and histological examination confirmed. It was treated with surgical excision and there has been no recurrence till a recent follow up of 3 yrs.

Keywords

BPOP, Nora