Osteochondroma formation after a Salter II fracture.
Osteochondromas are one of the most commonly observed benign bone tumors. Although there have been a number of experimental studies carried out to determine the origin of osteochondromas, their etiology remains a controversial issue. A well-documented case is presented in which a displaced Salter-Harris type II physeal fracture preceded the development of an osteochondroma.
Mintzer
C M
CM
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Klein
J D
JD
Kasser
J R
JR
D002648:Child; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography