Symptoms of Enchondroma
In most cases, enchondromas are not painful and do not cause any symptoms. However, if the tumors appear in the hands or feet, or if there are multiple lesions, the bone can weaken and become deformed. This can lead to pathologic bone fractures and enlargement of the affected fingers.
In patients with Ollier's disease and Maffucci's syndrome, bone deformities can be quite severe. If pain from other sources has been excluded, your doctor will carefully study the tumor to determine whether it could actually be a low-grade chondrosarcoma. Pain at night or at rest is more likely to indicate a malignant tumor. However, because pain is a common symptom of many conditions and injuries, your doctor will conduct a thorough evaluation.