Osteochondroma

Tumors are abnormal growths in your body. They can be either benign or malignant. Benign tumors aren't cancer. Malignant ones are. Benign tumors grow only in one place. They cannot spread or invade other parts of your body. Even so, they can be dangerous if they press on vital organs, such as your brain.Tumors are made up of extra cells. Normally, cells grow and divide to form new cells as your body needs them. When cells grow old, they die, and new cells take their place. Sometimes, this process goes wrong. New cells form when your body does not need them, and old cells do not die when they should. These extra cells can divide without stopping and may form tumor.Treatment often involves surgery. Benign tumors usually don't grow back.NIH: National Cancer Institute

Disease Alternative Name

benign tumors

adenoma

hemangioma

tumors

benign

benign neoplasms

noncancerous tumors

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Dr. Shrey Kapila

General Practice

Osteochondroma

40 year old female Investigations X Ray B/L Knees AP & Lateral views - B/L Pedunculated Osteochondromas going away fr...See More

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Dr. Riju N

Orthopaedic Surgery

Multiple osteochondromas Defective tubulation of long bones, otherwise called diaphyseal achlasia Excision advisable because the cartilage cap can under go malignant change at this age

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Dr. Riju N

Orthopaedic Surgery

7yr girl sessile osteochondroma radius In the interosseous space pushing ulna out advised excision @Dr. Prashant Mis...See More

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Dr. Riju N

Orthopaedic Surgery