Osteochondroma
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| Osteochondroma Classification and external resources |
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| ICD-10 | C40-C41 |
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| ICD-O: | 9210/0 |
| DiseasesDB | 34033 |
| MeSH | D015831 |
Osteochondroma is a type of benign tumor that consists of cartilage and bone.
It is the most frequently observed neoplasm of the skeleton. It is also called a "bone spur".
They often occur at joints, most commonly the shoulder or the knee.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- [http://MHEResearchFoundation.org MHE Research Foundation/Multiple Osteochondroma Website)
- BoneTumor
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
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