Presentation
Knee swelling has gradually increased but no pain locally.
Patient Data
Gender: Female
From the case:
Femoral exostosis
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Bony exostosis from the distal femoral metaphysis.
Case Discussion
Exostosis is defined as benign growth of bone extending outwards from the surface of a bone. It can occur in any bone and be triggered by a number of factors. There are a number of examples of exostoses that occur due to local irritant stimuli.