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  • Title: Hamatum osteoblastoma.
    Author: Gdoura F, Trigui M, Ellouze Z, Hamed YB, Ayadi K, Keskes H.
    Journal: Orthop Traumatol Surg Res; 2010 Oct; 96(6):712-6. PubMed ID: 20692218.
    Abstract:
    We report the case of an osteoblastoma of the hamate bone that was successfully treated by curettage. This tumor is very rare in a carpal bone and only nine cases have been reported in the literature. Pathological examination is mandatory before treatment due to the lack of distinctive clinical and radiological features. Osteoblastomas are benign, but potentially aggressive bone tumors. Treatment of the lesion may either be a conservative "intralesional resection" or radical "wide en bloc resection". The latter option, which has non-negligible functional consequences in the wrist, should be reserved for recurrence after curettage but may also be considered a primary immediate alternative for aggressive forms.
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