title: Rapid ossification in a subunqual osteochondroma.
abstract: Osteochondroma has been described as a benign, slow-growing, cartilage-capped, bony outgrowth. It extends from the surface of the bone. The authors present their clinical findings and radiographic evidence, which demonstrate a rapidly growing subunqual osteochondroma.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, South Amboy Memorial Hospital, New Jersey 08879.
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Pasternack
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Vara
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D006214:Hallux; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009999:Ossification, Heterotopic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography