Presentation
Swelling of the distal part of the left leg and pain at the knee on the same side.
Patient Data
Age: 15 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteochondroma - sessile
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In the distal metaphysisi of the left femur, a sessile bone mass contiguous to the cortical bone is identified, causing a slight increase in the volume of the adjacent soft tissues.
Case Discussion
Osteochondroma, represents a common benign bone tumor characterized by a cartilage-capped bony outgrowth contiguous with the cortical and medullary bone. These tumor are most frequently diagnosed during the first two decades of life.