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A 28-year-old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: osteochondroma?
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Dr. Richard Vanisanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 46 years experience
Benign boney outgrow: Benign boney cartilage outgrowth from long bone. There are different classifications of osteochondromas. Multiple osteochondromas can be associated with vascular abnormalities called mafuci syndrome.
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Last updated Apr 30, 2015
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