Spontaneous regression of osteochondroma of the distal femur: A Pediatric case report and literature review
oleh: Chung-Yen Lin, Chih-Chien Wang, Chia-Chun Wu, Hsain-Chung Shen, Leou-Chyr Lin, Sheng-Hao Wang
| Format: | Article |
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| Diterbitkan: | Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01 |
Deskripsi
Spontaneous regression of an osteochondroma of the distal femur is unusual. This report highlights the spontaneous regression of a sessile osteochondroma of the distal femur in a 9-year-old boy which resolved over a 4-year period. The mechanism underlying regression of the tumor is discussed with a review of previous reports. Since this type of osteochondroma can spontaneously resolve, conservative treatment is always the first choice to avoid unnecessary surgery.