Spontaneous regression of solitary osteochondromas in children: An option to consider in clinical practice
María Durán-Serrano1
, Victoria Eugenia Gómez-Palacio1, Isabel Parada-Avendaño1, Jorge Gil-Albarova1,2
1Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
Keywords: Exostosis, osteochondroma, spontaneous regression
Abstract
Osteochondromas are neoplasm that belong to the family of cartilaginous histogenesis tumors and represent 90% of all forms of exostoses. As most osteochondromas are asymptomatic, underdiagnosis is frequent. Symptomatic forms usually manifest before the age of 20 years, and the most common symptoms are pain and the detection of a bony mass. Herein, we report four cases of spontaneous regression of solitary osteochondromas in the light of literature. We consider that orthopedic surgeons should take into account the possibility of spontaneous regression of these tumors, before recommending surgery. Symptoms are usually mild and we recommend following these patients with X-ray and physical examination annually.
Citation: Durán-Serrano M, Gómez-Palacio VE, Parada- Avendaño I, Gil-Albarova J. Spontaneous regression of solitary osteochondromas in children: An option to consider in clinical practice. Jt Dis Relat Surg 2021;32(2):514-520.
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