What is a osteochandroma?

Answer 1

An osteochondroma is a benign bone tumor that typically consists of both bone and cartilage. It commonly occurs during skeletal development, primarily in children and adolescents, and often appears near the growth plates of long bones. While many osteochondromas are asymptomatic, some can cause pain or discomfort if they compress surrounding tissues. In rare cases, they may lead to complications such as fractures or transformation into malignant tumors.