Aggressive giant cell tumour of talus with pulmonary metastasis-a rare presentation.

Giant cell tumour (GCT) is a primary benign neoplasm of bone. It is classically described as a locally invasive tumour that occurs close to the joint of a mature bone. It accounts for 5% of all skeletal tumours. It usually originates from long bones. Giant Cell Tumour of the small bones of the hand and foot are relatively uncommon. Giant Cell Tumour of talus is a rare occurrence. We report a rare presentation of giant cell tumour of the talus in a 62-year-old farmer treated by talectomy and tibiocalcaneal fusion, who later presented with features suggestive of recurrence and secondaries in chest within six months following surgical resection of the primary. Below knee amputation was performed to manage the recurrence. At two years follow-up the patient showed no further progression of pulmonary metastasis or local recurrence.

Osteochondroma of the ventral scapula causing scapular static winging and secondary rib erosion.

An osteochondroma is a benign tumour of bone, which is located mainly in the metaphysis of long bones. It does not commonly occur in the scapula. On the ventral surface of the scapula, it can produce various manifestations due to mass effect. We are reporting a rare presentation of an osteochondroma at superomedial angle of ventral aspect of the scapula in a 31-year-old female. She initially presented with a painful shoulder and radiating pain in the arm. The scapular mass produced pseudo winging of the scapula and erosion of the ribs on the same side. The patient was successfully managed by open excision, using a parascapular approach. The patient had no evidence of recurrence at one year's follow-up and is currently able to carry on her day to day activities without any discomfort.

Osteochondroma of the OsCalcaneum- A Case Report.

Osteochondromas are common benign bone tumours. They usually occur in the patients who are below thirty years of age. They probably are developmental malformations rather than true neoplasms. They are believed to originate within the periosteum as small cartilaginous nodules. The foot is rarely a common site of presentation for these tumours. The calcaneum is one of the most unusual regions for the occurrence of osteochondromas 1. The osteochondromas which arise from the calcaneum, especially those which project onto the plantar surface, pose considerable problem to the ambulation. Malignant transformations are seen in less than 1% to 2% of the patients with solitary osteochondromas 2. We herewith present a case of osteochondroma which arose from the calcaneum, which was surgically excised to improve the patient's daily functioning. The patient was followed up for a period of one year. She is now able to walk comfortably.