Calceoneal Osteosarcoma: A case report

Osteosarcoma of the foot is not common. A case of osteosarcoma of the calcaneum is presented where a patient had a four months history of progressive painful swelling of the right hind foot which was initially diagnosed as Madura foot (mycetoma). However after trying both medical and traditional remedies in his rural home town without any significant improvement he decided to go to hospital. Investigations showed that he had osteosarcoma of the right calcaneum. This case illustrates the importance of proper patient investigation.