Femur ostochondroma and secondary pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery

Osteochondroma is the most common skeletal benign tumour. It may present in a solitary form or as part of an autosomal dominant hereditary syndrome affecting several bones simultaneously. It is found most often in the knee region. It is generally asymptomatic although it may cause complications, inc...

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Published in:Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery 2006-03, Vol.126 (2), p.127-130
Main Authors: Antonio, Zarza Pérez, Alejandro, Rodríguez Morata, Luis, Martín Roldán José, José, González Ríos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysm, False - diagnosis
Aneurysm, False - etiology
Aneurysm, False - surgery
Angiography
Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation
Child
Femoral Neoplasms - complications
Femoral Neoplasms - diagnosis
Femoral Neoplasms - therapy
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Osteochondroma - complications
Osteochondroma - diagnosis
Osteochondroma - therapy
Popliteal Artery - diagnostic imaging
Popliteal Artery - surgery
Risk Assessment
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler
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Summary:Osteochondroma is the most common skeletal benign tumour. It may present in a solitary form or as part of an autosomal dominant hereditary syndrome affecting several bones simultaneously. It is found most often in the knee region. It is generally asymptomatic although it may cause complications, including vascular disorders. In view of anatomical circumstances, the popliteal artery is most frequently involved in this type of complication. This is a case report of a 9-year-old boy who referred with pain in the distal third of his femur. Osteochondroma was initially diagnosed through plain X-ray. In view of worsening symptoms, an ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging were performed and the patient was diagnosed with pseudoaneurysm of the popliteal artery.
ISSN:0936-8051
1434-3916
DOI:10.1007/s00402-005-0092-3