Definition
A rarely familial, proliferation of cartilage in
the metaphyses of several bones, most commonly of the hands and
feet, causing distorted growth in length or pathological fractures;
chondrosarcoma frequently develops.
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Radiographic Appearance
Bones shortened
Rarefied shaft with streaks
Dilated cortex
Translucent metaphysis
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Pathology
An enchondroma is a bit of cartilage (gristle) that has been left
behind during the early development of a bone. As the bone
lengthens, it gets dragged toward the shaft of a bone, where it
begins growing on its own. They are probably not true tumors. The
commonest site for enchondromas is the hands, followed by the feet
and forearms. The skull, spine, and breastbone are seldom affected
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Treatment:
Often no treatment is required. A surgeon may scrape the cartilage
out of the bone, and pack the cavity with bone chips.
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Images
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Useful Link :http://www.bdid.com/ollier.htm
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