Osteochondroma - tibia

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Palpable painless lump of the right upper leg.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
ct

A sessile bony mass arising from the posteromedial aspect of the proximal tibial metaphysis displacing the overlying popliteus muscle. 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 periosteal reaction is seen.

Case Discussion

CT features of sessile osteochondroma of the proximal tibia

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