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[[Osteochondroma]] is not a dangerous tumor (benign). It can be left alone or can be removed by shaving down the tumor. Multiple Osteochondroma (MO) is the preferred term used by the [[World Health Organization]]. | [[Osteochondroma]] is not a dangerous tumor (benign). It can be left alone or can be removed by shaving down the tumor. Multiple Osteochondroma (MO) is the preferred term used by the [[World Health Organization]]. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Osteochondroma is a type of benign tumor that consists of cartilage and bone. It is the most frequently observed neoplasm of the skeleton. It is also called a "bone spur". They often occur at joints, most commonly the shoulder or the knee.
Osteochondroma is not a dangerous tumor (benign). It can be left alone or can be removed by shaving down the tumor. Multiple Osteochondroma (MO) is the preferred term used by the World Health Organization.