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Chondroblastoma, Proximal Humerus

ICD-10 Code
D16.01

Rare benign cartilage tumor typically arising in the epiphysis (ends) of long bones.

Clinical Presentation & Protocol

Patient Usually Complains Of

Patient is a [age]-year-old [gender] presenting with a [duration] history of [symptom, e.g., dull aching pain, swelling, limited range of motion] in the [right/left] proximal humerus/shoulder. Pain is described as [quality, e.g., constant, intermittent, worse with activity, nocturnal] and rated [pain score]/10. Associated symptoms include [e.g., decreased range of motion, stiffness, weakness, palpable mass]. Denies [e.g., trauma, fever, weight loss, neurological symptoms]. Imaging performed: [type of imaging, e.g., X-ray, MRI, CT] on [date] showed [findings suggestive of chondroblastoma, e.g., epiphyseal lytic lesion with sclerotic rim].

Clinical Examination Findings

Patient appears [e.g., comfortable, in mild distress, in acute pain]. Vital signs stable. No acute systemic findings. [Any other relevant general observations, e.g., no obvious cachexia or signs of systemic illness].

Treatment Protocol

Discussion held regarding the diagnosis of Chondroblastoma, Proximal Humerus. Recommended treatment plan includes [e.g., surgical curettage with bone grafting, en bloc resection for aggressive cases, observation for asymptomatic lesions]. Pre-operative workup to include [e.g., further imaging, biopsy, labs]. Post-operative care will involve [e.g., physical therapy, pain management, follow-up imaging]. Risks and benefits of treatment options discussed. Patient [agrees/declines] with plan.

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