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Osteochondroma

Case contributed by Zeeshan Ghias Khan
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Knee pain

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Bony exostosis along the medial aspect of distal diaphysis of femur with cortex continuing with cortex and medulla being continuous with medulla suggesting osteochondroma.

Case Discussion

Solitary osteochondroma is commonly seen in the distal femur and they typically 'grow' away from the joint.

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