Recurrent solitary osteochondroma of the metacarpal: a case report.

Rajappa, Srinivasan; Kumar, M Mohan; Shanmugapriya, S · J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) · 2013

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumours and account for 20 to 50% of benign bone tumours and 10 to 15% of all bone tumours. They usually occur in long bones; 40% occur around the knee joint, but in the hand they are uncommon and usually affect the proximal phalanx. The metacarpal is rarely involved. We report a 32-year-old man with a recurrent solitary osteochondroma of the metacarpal.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy