Bipolar radiofrequency ablation of tibialchondroblastomas: A report of three cases

• 作 者: Prathiba Rajalakshmi Deep N Srivastava Shivanand Gamanagatti Pramod Kumar Julka Sushma Bhatnagar Shishir Rastogi
• 机 构: Department of Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India,Depar
• 出 处: World Journal of Radiology
• 发表日期: 2012年07期
• 关键词: ablation radiofrequency bipolar neoplasm recurrence experienced likely grafting

Chondroblastoma is a rare benign cartilaginous neoplasm of bone. The recurrence rate is high and complications are frequent following open curettage with bone grafting which is the standard treatment forchondroblastomas. We performed radiofrequency ablation in three cases of tibialchondroblastoma using the bipolar system. One patient experienced residual pain for which repeat ablation was performed. No other complications were observed during follow-up. Radiofrequency ablation may offer an effective alternative for the treatment of selected cases of chondroblastoma. The lesion characteristics which are likely to influence treatment outcome and the advantages offered by the bipolar system are discussed.

The recurrence rate is high and complications are frequent following open curettage with bone grafting which is the standard treatment for chondroblastomas. We performed radiofrequency ablation in three cases of tibial chondroblastoma using the bipolar system. One patient experienced residual pain for which repeat ablation was performed. No other complications were observed during follow-up. Radiofrequency ablation may offer an effective alternative for the treatment of selected cases of chondroblastoma. The lesion characteristics which are likely to influence treatment outcome and the advantages offered by the bipolar system are discussed.