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What Is The Treatment For Osteochondroma?

I was diagnosed with osteocondroma a 2 years back and my doc said it was that small not to worry about it , it is behind my knee. well yesterday after i had a walk i felt a very big hard lump on the back of my knee noticeable when you touch it but after a while i wasn't as noticeable , why is that and should i get it checked again
Tue, 28 Apr 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
Yes, you should consult orthopedic doctor and get done
1. Clinical examination of swelling
2. X ray of knee joint
3. MRI of knee joint if needed.
Osteochondroma is benign tumour of bone commonly affecting young males and most common site is upper end of tibia.
In most cases it is stable in course and not enlarging.
But in some cases, this can enlarge and restrict knee joint movements.
It can also cause pain due to friction from the tendons.
In rare cases it can turn into malignancy known as osteochondrosarcoma.
Since your swelling in enlarging and causing pain, better to consult orthopedic doctor and discuss all these. You may need surgical removal.
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What Is The Treatment For Osteochondroma?

Thanks for your question on HCM. Yes, you should consult orthopedic doctor and get done 1. Clinical examination of swelling 2. X ray of knee joint 3. MRI of knee joint if needed. Osteochondroma is benign tumour of bone commonly affecting young males and most common site is upper end of tibia. In most cases it is stable in course and not enlarging. But in some cases, this can enlarge and restrict knee joint movements. It can also cause pain due to friction from the tendons. In rare cases it can turn into malignancy known as osteochondrosarcoma. Since your swelling in enlarging and causing pain, better to consult orthopedic doctor and discuss all these. You may need surgical removal.