Osteochondroma of the femoral neck secondary to a slipped upper femoral epiphysis.
Traumatic osteochondromas may develop following damage to the growth plate, but these lesions are rare. Osteochondromas developing secondary to a slipped upper femoral epiphysis (SUFE) have not been previously described. We report such a case and discuss its pathogenesis in relation to the possible aetiologies of primary osteochondromas and SUFE.
Learmonth
D J
DJ
Orthopaedic Department, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, UK.
Raymakers
R
R
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005266:Femoral Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005270:Femur Head / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*