A cartilage-capped benign tumor that often appears as a stalk on the surface of bone. It is probably a developmental malformation rather than a true neoplasm and is usually found in the metaphysis of the distal femur, proximal tibia, or proximal humerus. Osteochondroma is the most common of benign bone tumors.
Also Known As:
Osteocartilaginous Exostosis; Cartilaginous Exostoses; Cartilaginous Exostosis; Chondrosteomas; Exostoses, Cartilaginous; Exostoses, Osteocartilaginous; Osteocartilaginous Exostoses; Osteochondromas; Chondrosteoma; Exostosis, Cartilaginous; Exostosis, Osteocartilaginous