Osteochondroma of the distal tibia in an 8‐year‐old child: Do we need to excise a benign tumor?. Issue 12 (9th September 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Galanis, Nikiforos; Delniotis, Ioannis; Noussios, George; Katsourakis, Anastasios; Kitridis, Dimitrios; Leidinger, Benedikt; Givissis, Panagiotis
• Is Part Of: Clinical case reports. Volume 8:Issue 12(2020)
• Page Start: 3599
• Page End: 3600
• Publication Date: 2020-09-09
• Subjects: child -- osteochondroma -- surgical excision -- tumor; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616.09
• DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3321
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2050-0904

Abstract

Abstract: Osteochondromas are benign tumors that can be responsible for angular deformities, limb‐length discrepancy, and impending fractures of the neighboring bones. The risk of future fractures and joint malalignment is an indication for surgical intervention. Abstract : Osteochondromas are benign tumors that can be responsible for angular deformities, limb‐length discrepancy, and impending fractures of the neighboring bones. The risk of future fractures and joint malalignment is an indication for surgical intervention.