Solitary osteochondroma of the lumbar spine with cord compression: a case report.
Solitary osteochondromas are usually of little significance. However, if they are located near neurologic structures, they may cause irritation due to compression. Spinal cord compression is a rare but potentially catastrophic manifestation of solitary osteochondromas. As far as can be ascertained, a solitary osteochondroma in the lumbar region with spinal cord compression has not been reported in Taiwan. This article includes the treatment of an 11-year-old girl with osteochondromas which was complicated by the late development of kyphoscoliosis and a review of the literature.
Lee
P C
PC
Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Chen
W J
WJ
Tu
Y K
YK
Chen
L H
LH
D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae; D015831:Osteochondroma / Q000150:complications*; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology*; D013125:Spinal Neoplasms / Q000150:complications*