Recurrent Plantar Calcaneal Osteochondroma in a 28-Year-Old Female: A Case Report

Osteochondromas are the most common type of benign bone tumors, typically originating from the metaphyseal part of long bones.Calcaneal osteochondromas, specifically, are rare and account for a small percentage of all osteochondromas.We present a case of a 28-year-old female with recurrent plantar calcaneal osteochondroma.The patient had a history of a bony mass on her left heel, which first appeared at the age of 12 and recurred after surgical excision.She presented with persistent pain and impaired quality of life.Radiographic investigations revealed a large bony mass arising from the plantar aspect of the calcaneus.Surgical excision was performed, and histopathological examination confirmed a benign osteochondroma.Post-operatively, the patient experienced significant pain relief and regained full range of motion.At the one-year follow-up, there were no signs of recurrence.This case report highlights a unique recurrence of a plantar heel mass in the same area, which has not been previously reported in our region in the literature.