Solitary Osteochondromas of the Metatarsal and Cuneiform, in an Adolescent

INTRODUCTION: Solitary osteochondromas are extremely rare in the bones of the foot. In the growing skeleton, few cases affecting the metatarsals and the talus have been reported. At present, there have been no reports of osteochondromas affecting the cuneiforms. CASE REPORT: We report the case of a 13-year-old male patient. He presented with marked prominences in the plantar surface of his left foot and pain while participating in sporting activities. Radiological examination with X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging revealed two solitary osteochondromas growing from the medial cuneiform and the head of the 1st metatarsal. The patient was treated surgically by excision of the osteochondromas. Histological examination confirmed the diagnosis of osteochondromas. He had an uneventful recovery and returned to his sporting activities. CONCLUSION: Solitary osteochondroma can present in the cuneiform and metatarsal of a growing adolescent. CT scan is useful for the accurate diagnosis and surgical removal of the tumor.