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==Surgery== | ==Surgery== | ||
* Surgery for osteochondroma should be considered, until growth is complete (a mature skeleton by | * Surgery for osteochondroma should be considered, until growth is complete (a mature skeleton by x-ray evaluation) | ||
* This approach decreases the chance of the tumoral recurrence. | * This approach decreases the chance of the tumoral recurrence. | ||
* Most of the time, [[solitary]] osteochondroma is not removed surgically. Observational surveillance is suggested. | * Most of the time, [[solitary]] osteochondroma is not removed surgically. Observational surveillance is suggested. | ||
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:* Compromised nerve or blood vessel | :* Compromised nerve or blood vessel | ||
:* Irregular large cap of cartilage | :* Irregular large cap of cartilage | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]
Overview
Surgery is the mainstay of therapy for osteochondroma.
Surgery
- Surgery for osteochondroma should be considered, until growth is complete (a mature skeleton by x-ray evaluation)
- This approach decreases the chance of the tumoral recurrence.
- Most of the time, solitary osteochondroma is not removed surgically. Observational surveillance is suggested.
- Surgery may be considered if the osteochondroma:
- Is causing pain with activity
- Compromised nerve or blood vessel
- Irregular large cap of cartilage