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Femoral exostosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Osama Hussein Yonso
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Knee swelling has gradually increased but no pain locally.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
x-ray

Bony exostosis from the distal femoral metaphysis. 

Case Discussion

Exostosis is defined as benign growth of bone extending outwards from the surface of a bone. It can occur in any bone and be triggered by a number of factors. There are a number of examples of exostoses that occur due to local irritant stimuli.

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