Abstract

PARADA LOPEZ, R.; MONTANO NAVARRO, E.; LAFRAYA PUENTE, A.L.  and  RODRIGUEZ ORTEGA, M.. Tibial exostoses: osteochondroma. Rev Pediatr Aten Primaria [online]. 2010, vol.12, n.46, pp.255-261. ISSN 1139-7632.

Osteochondroma, also known as osteocartilaginous exostoses, is the most common bone tumor, representing 10-15% of them. According to research, around 3% of the population suffers from this disease. This tumor is common among young people and it has a small predominance in males. Its radiologic features are often pathognomonic. Osteochondromas can be either solitary or multiple. They are connected with hereditary multiple exostoses. And usually reveal themselves as incidental, mostly located in knees. Surgical excision is the definitive treatment for this pathology.

Keywords : Osteochondroma; Exostoses; Tibia.

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