Osteochondroma (Osteochondroma, Plural Osteochondromatd)

Osteochondroma, also called osteochondroma, is a benign tumor arising from the integumentary cartilage or from the medullary space of the epiphysis of a long bone. The tumor is most often located on the medial side of the distal metaepiphysis of the radius (which is why it is called “swimmer’s disease”). Also found on both ulnas, fingers, and feet. Lesions are also identified in the area of ​​the sacrum, scapula, ribs, etc.

Osteochondromas (or osteochondromas) are benign tumors that develop from cartilage tissue. Most often they appear on the epiphyses of the long bones of the limbs. These tumors can affect patients of any age, but osteochondromas most often occur in children and adolescents aged 12-20 years.

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