Volume : V, Issue : III, March - 2016

Giant Solitary Osteochondroma of Iliac crest– a Case Report

Dr. P. Pal, Dr. G. Chatterjee

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 Introduction: An osteochondroma or exostosis is a benign bone tumour consisting of a bony outgrowth covered by a cartilage cap that affects mostly the long bonesmainly the distal femur, proximal tibia and proximal humerus. Involvement of iliac crest by solitary osteochondromas is a relatively uncommon condition. Case Presentation: The present report represents a case of symptomatic giant osteochondroma of right iliac crest causing gait abnormality and mechanical discomfort in certain postures. Intervention: After clinical examinations, radiological investigations and FNAC done, the patient was admitted in hospital and complete surgical excision of the tumour was done. Outcome: The patient‘s symptoms gradually resolved after gross total tumour removal. Conclusions: Benign solitary large osteochondroma can be symptomatic and surgery results in complete relief of symptoms as demonstrated in this case.

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Dr.P.Pal, Dr. G.Chatterjee Giant Solitary Osteochondroma of Iliac crest– a Case Report International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 5, Issue : 3 March 2016

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