OSTEOCHONDROMA Flashcards
1
Q
Are osteochondromas benign ?
A
Yes
2
Q
What are osteochondroma’s also known as ?
A
Bony exostosis.
3
Q
When should I be worried for malignant degeneration with an osteochondroma ?
A
There is growth of the osteochondroma after skeletal maturity.
There is bony destruction or an indistinct cortex.
