Spontaneous regression of solitary osteochondromas in children: An option to consider in clinical practice

Duran-Serrano, M ; Gomez-Palacio, VE ; Parada-Avendano, I ; Gil-Albarova, J (Universidad de Zaragoza)

Resumen: 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.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2021.140

Año: 2021

Publicado en: Joint diseases and related surgery 32, 2 (2021), 514-520
ISSN: 2687-4784

Factor impacto JCR: 1.549 (2021)

Categ. JCR: SURGERY rank: 165 / 213 = 0.775 (2021) - Q4 - T3
Categ. JCR: ORTHOPEDICS rank: 66 / 86 = 0.767 (2021) - Q4 - T3

Factor impacto CITESCORE: 1.4 - Medicine (Q3)

Factor impacto SCIMAGO: 0.344 - Rehabilitation (Q3) - Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (Q3)

Tipo y forma: Article (Published version)

Área (Departamento): Área Traumatología y Ortopedia (Dpto. Cirugía)