Osteochondroma

Osteochondroma or exostosis refers to benign tumors containing bone and cartilage - typically appearing at the end of a long bone. Osteochondroma manifests usually in the form of a bony outgrowth from the surface of the bone. Osteochondroma usually is noticed on the bones of the thigh, upper arm, hip and shin. Osteochondroma can manifest as a single tumor or multiple lesions. Osteochondroma tumors tend to irritate the surrounding tendons, muscles and tissues. There is pain and soreness in adjacent muscles. One arm or leg might be longer than the other. Osteochondroma is diagnosed through an x-ray. CAT scan and MRI is also done to examine the growth. Medicines are prescribed to control the pain. But if the Osteochondroma causes considerable pain and other problems, it is surgically removed.In rare cases, Osteochondroma can turn malignant in later years.