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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Most of the time, solitary osteochondroma is not removed surgically. The doctor will carefully observe it. He or she may want to take regular X-rays to keep track of any changes.
Surgery
When surgery is recommended, it is best to wait until growth is complete (a mature skeleton by X-ray evaluation) before removing a solitary osteochondroma. This decreases the chance of the tumor growing back.
Surgery may be considered if the osteochondroma:
- Is causing pain with activity
- Puts pressure on a nerve or blood vessel
- Has a large cap of cartilage
The osteochondroma is removed at the level of the normal bone. Some of the inside of the bone may also be removed.