Chondromyxoid Fibroma of the Calcaneus: A Case Report and Literature Review

Chondromyxoid fibroma is a rare benign primary bone tumor composed of immature myxoid mesenchymal and cartilaginous tissue.It has a predilection for the metaphyseal area of long tubular bones of lower extremities in young patients.Its occurrence in calcaneus is very rare and few cases of calcaneal involvement have been reported in literature.This mass can mimic other benign and malignant bone tumors owing to its variable histologic features.A case report is demonstrated, discussing the problems of misdiagnosis.A brief review of the literature is presented.