Should I do surgery for osteochondroma?

Most of the time, an osteochondroma does not require surgery. If the tumor causes pain, it can be removed by surgery.

Is osteochondroma serious?

Osteochondromas are benign lesions that do not affect life expectancy. However, the risk of malignant transformation (to secondary chondrosarcoma) should be taken onto consideration, especially in cases of multiple exostoses.

When does a doctor consider surgery for an osteochondroma?

Your doctor may consider surgery if the osteochondroma: To completely remove an osteochondroma, your doctor will perform a surgical procedure called excision. In this procedure, the tumor will be removed at the level of the normal bone. How long it takes to return to daily activities will vary depending on the tumor’s size and location.

How big is an osteochondroma in the femur?

There is a bilobed, or two adjacent osteochondromas arising from the left posteromedial femur, measuring approximately 8.8 cm vertically. The proximal end of the lesion commences approximately 14.5cm superior to the knee joint.

Is it possible to have osteochondroma without pathological fracture?

This case illustrates the typical appearances of large osteochondroma (also known as an osteocartilaginous exostosis) without malignant degeneration or pathological fracture. This lesion has remained asymptomatic for over 2 years, although the patient is soon to have a knee replacement for degenerative joint disease.

What do you call a pedunculated osteochondroma on the knee?

If the tumor outgrowth is attached to the bone with a broader base, it is called sessile. (Left) This x-ray taken of the front of the knee shows a typical pedunculated osteochondroma on the femur. (Right) This x-ray of the shoulder taken from the side shows a sessile osteochondroma on the humerus. Cause The exact cause of osteochondroma is unknown.