About The Medical Condition Osteocartilaginous Exostosis

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Osteocartilaginous Exostosis

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Osteocartilaginous Exostosis Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Osteocartilaginous Exostosis?

A cartilage-capped benign tumor that often appears as a stalk on the surface of bone. It is probably a developmental malformation rather than a true neoplasm and is usually found in the metaphysis of the distal femur, proximal tibia, or proximal humerus. Osteochondroma is the most common of benign bone tumors.

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