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- Osteochondromas are benign bone tumors that typically develop in individuals aged 10 to 30 and are linked to growth plate abnormalities.
- While they primarily remain harmless, long-term solitary osteochondromas can potentially transform into osteosarcomas, with chondrosarcoma being the most common variant.
- Complete surgical removal of the tumor significantly lowers the chance of recurrence, as demonstrated by a 29-year-old man's successful treatment of an osteochondroma in the distal femur.
Article Abstract
Osteochondromas are benign bone tumors that usually occur between the ages of 10 and 30, with no marked gender preference. These lesions result from the separation of the epiphyseal growth plate and are categorized as growth plate development abnormalities rather than true neoplasms. It is important to note that long-term solitary osteochondromas can evolve into osteosarcomas, with chondrosarcoma being the most common among them. However, the risk of recurrence is considerably reduced if the tumor is completely resected from its original site, with no residual perichondrium or cartilage cap left in place. In this context, a 29-year-old man with osteochondroma in the distal femur was successfully treated with complete resection, showing a favorable evolution.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10839421 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.51714 | DOI Listing |
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