Osterochondroma benign tumor that contains both bone and cartilage and usually occurs near the end of a long bone.

What is osteochondroma?

Osteochondroma is an overgrowth of cartilage and bone that happens at the end of the bone near the growth plate. Most often, it affects the long bones in the leg, the pelvis, or the shoulder blade.

Osteochondroma is the most common noncancerous bone growth. It most often occurs between ages 10 and 30. It affects males and females equally.
What causes osteochondroma?

While the exact cause of osteochondroma is not known. There is one type that is inherited and one type that is not inherited.
What are the symptoms of osteochondroma?

These are the most common symptoms of osteochondroma:

A hard, mass that is painless and does not move
Lower-than-normal-height for age
One leg or arm that is longer than the other
Pressure or irritation with exercise
Soreness of the nearby muscles

Often, people with osteochondroma will have no symptoms at all.

When they do happen, symptoms of osteochondroma may look like other medical problems. Always talk with your doctor for a diagnosis.

How is osteochondroma diagnosed?

Your healthcare provider will review your medical history and do a physical exam. Other tests include:

X-ray. This test uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to make images of tissues, bones, and organs.

CT scan. This test uses X-rays and computer technology to make images (often called slices) of the body. 

A CT scan shows detailed images of any part of the body, including the bones, muscles, fat, and organs.

 CT scans are more detailed than general X-rays.

MRI. This test uses large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to make detailed images of organs and structures in the body.

How is osteochondroma treated?

Your healthcare provider will figure out the best treatment based on:

How old you are
Your overall health and medical history
How sick you are
How well you can handle specific medicines, procedures, or therapies
How long the condition is expected to last
Your opinion or preference

Treatment for osteochondromas varies depending on the size of the growth and your symptoms. Treatment may include:

Surgery to remove the mass

Medicines to control pain

If there is no sign of bone weakening or increased overgrowth, your healthcare provider may want to watch it over time. Careful follow-up with a healthcare provider to monitor bone growth may be advised.

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