They are distinct from subungual osteochondroma.
If the occurrence of an osteochondroma is near a nerve or a blood vessel, the affected limb can experience numbness, weakness, loss of pulse or color change.
The symptoms of multiple osteochondromatosis are similar to solitary osteochondroma, but they are often more severe.
Treatments for solitary osteochondroma are careful observation over time and taking regular x-rays to monitor any changes in the tumor.
Examples of benign bone tumors include osteoma, osteoid osteoma, osteochondroma, osteoblastoma, enchondroma, giant cell tumor of bone, aneurysmal bone cyst, and fibrous dysplasia of bone.
In large, secondary chondrosarcoma arises at the site of osteochondroma due to increased thickness of the cartilage cap indicating potential malignant transformation.
Patients may have a history of enchondroma or osteochondroma.
Ultrasound is an accurate method for examining the cartilaginous cap of the osteochondroma.
