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Pigmented villonodular synovitis (PVNS) is a relatively rare lesion in the foot and ankle, most commonly involving the ankle joint and atypically, the subtalar and midtarsal joints. It is a benign proliferative disease characterized by an increase in villous or nodular synovium in joints. Resection of the tumor is often indicated in most cases because of the potentially aggressive joint destructive nature of this lesion. This report presents a case of chronic enlarging pervasive midtarsal and metatarsal-cuneiform joint PVNS in a 28-year-old male. This patient had a midtarsal mass that enlarged over a period of 2 years, causing increased pain, deformity, and difficulty with ambulation. Cross-sectional imaging studies identified evidence of erosive disease through much of the midfoot articulations, with biopsy confirming the mass as PVNS. The dimensions of the mass approximated 5.5 cm × 4.1 cm × 2.8 cm. Simple resection was problematic because of the size and multiple joints involved. Amputation was most commonly advised by multiple consultants. The patient preferred attempt at limb salvage. En bloc resection and placement of a revascularized iliac crest bone graft was used to fill the defect. The graft was microvascularly anastamosed and fixated with standard external fixation. Pathologic and histologic specimens from surgical biopsy reconfirmed the diagnosis of PVNS postoperatively. Second-stage arthrodesis was performed when the patient was stable and disease free. The patient was followed postoperatively for 10 years without recurrence and was able to return to full function and partake in moderate athletic activity at last visit. This case describes a retrospective review of the procedure and reconstruction, as well as an overview of current surgical management of PVNS.

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