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Osteochondroma - sessile

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

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Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

A broad osseous excrescence is observed along the posteromedial aspect of the femur, showing cortical and medullary continuity with the underlying bone. The cortex is smooth, without evidence of disruption or erosion. No periosteal reaction is present. 

mri

No evidence of complication. Marrow reconversion is noted. 

Case Discussion

Typical example of a benign sessile osteochondroma

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