What is osteochrondoma?

Answer 1

* osteochrondomas are cartilaginous boney growths that initially appear in relation to the epiphyseal growth plate. It is not inherited. * Occur in the c * solitary osteochrondomas are cartilaginous boney growths that initially appear in relation to the epiphyseal growth plate. It is not inherited. * Occur in the cervical and thoracic region * May grow large enough to cause cord compression * Surgical intervention is indicated for progressive pain, neurologic deficit and malignant transformation (rare). * No adjuvant treatment is necessary ervical and thoracic region * May grow large enough to cause cord compression * Surgical intervention is indicated for progressive pain, neurologic deficit and malignant transformation (rare). * No adjuvant treatment is necessary