Osteochondroma - humerus

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Painless swelling on the anterior aspect of the right shoulder.

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female
ct

A pedunculated bony mass arising from the anterior aspect of the proximal humeral metaphysis. The medullary cavity, as well as the cortex, are in continuity with those of the parent bone with thinning of the cortex. No fracture or adjacent soft tissue mass. On the ultrasound (not shown) the cartilage cap was 4 mm in thickness. 

 

Case Discussion

CT appearances of an osteochondroma of the proximal humeral metaphysis.

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