An unusual case of adamantinoma of long bone

Arvind Kumar; Ruchi Sharma; Anil Kumar Verma; Abhijeet Tiwari; Jyoti Mishra

doi:10.4322/acr.2021.276

Clinical Case Report and Review

An unusual case of adamantinoma of long bone

Arvind Kumar; Ruchi Sharma; Anil Kumar Verma; Abhijeet Tiwari; Jyoti Mishra

http://dx.doi.org/10.4322/acr.2021.276 Autops Case Rep, vol.11, e2021276, 2021

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Abstract

Adamantinoma of the long bones is an exceedingly rare and slow-growing tumor that affects the diaphysis of long bones, particularly the tibia. Based on the pattern of the epithelial cell component and the presence or absence of the osteofibrous dysplasia-like element, several histological variants have been described, such as (i) tubular (the most frequent), (ii) basaloid, (iii) squamous, (iv) spindle variant, (v) osteofibrous dysplasia –like variant, and (vi) Ewing’s sarcoma – like adamantinoma (the least frequent). The diagnosis may be challenging since this tumor may be mistakenly interpreted as carcinoma, myoepithelial tumor, osteofibrous dysplasia, and vascular tumor. We report the case of a 41-year-old male who presented with swelling over the right leg associated with pain. The X-ray showed a lytic lesion of the right-sided tibia. The diagnosis of adamantinoma was made based on the clinico-radiological, histomorphology, and immunohistochemical findings. Histologically, classic adamantinoma is a biphasic tumor characterized by epithelial and osteofibrous components in varying proportions and differentiating patterns. The diagnosis can be confirmed by immunohistochemistry for demonstrating sparse epithelial cell nests when the radiological features are strongly consistent with adamantinoma. This case is highlighted because the epithelial component can lead to a misdiagnosis, particularly when the clinico-radiological features are overlooked. Adamantinoma of long bones has the potential for local recurrence and may metastasize to the lungs, lymph nodes, or other bones. The prognosis is good if early intervention is taken.

Keywords

Adamantinoma, Diaphyses, Tibia

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10/08/2020

Accepted date:
03/11/2021

Publication date:
05/27/2021

An unusual case of adamantinoma of long bone

Arvind Kumar; Ruchi Sharma; Anil Kumar Verma; Abhijeet Tiwari; Jyoti Mishra

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