Osteochondroma

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Pain less left knee mass feeling.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Well defined bony over growth arising from the medial aspect of the femoral metaphysis directed away from the joint. The knee joint is normal in appearance.

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a solitary pedunculated osteochondroma at the commonest site in the distal femur. Osteochodromas typically grow away from the joint.

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