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Osteochondroma - distal radius

Case contributed by Zemar Vajuhudeen
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Atraumatic lump over wrist

Patient Data

Age: 11 years
Gender: Female

XR wrist left

x-ray

Plain films demonstrate an exophytic sessile bony mass protruding from the posteromedial aspect of the distal radius of the left forearm, away from the radio-carpal joint.

Case Discussion

This radiographic appearance is consistent with an osteochondroma.

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