Osteochondroma

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Distal leg/ankle region swelling for about 18 months or so. No pain.

Patient Data

Age: 7 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Broad-based bony outgrowth from the distal tibial metaphysis.

ultrasound

A cartilage cap (maximum 3 mm thick) covering the cortex.

Case Discussion

Osteochondroma.

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