Spontaneous Regression of Osteochondroma – A Rare Phenomenon

Authors

  • Chia Kok King Radiology Trainee, Dept. of Radiology, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Juhara Haron Associate Professor and Consultant Radiologist, Dept. of Radiology, School of Medical Sciences and Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Malaysia
  • Nik Fatimah Salwati Nik Malek Head of Department and Consultant Radiologist, Dept. of Radiology, Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Kedah, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v5i3.291

Keywords:

Osteochondroma, bone, tumour, spontaneous regression, paediatric

Abstract

Background: Osteochondroma is a common benign bone tumour, but its spontaneous regression is a rare occurrence. The first case was reported by Hunter in 1786. And only 30 cases were found in literature to date. Spontaneous regression of osteochondroma usually occurs in paediatric age group prior to skeletal maturation without any sequelae. The exact pathophysiology of its spontaneous regression is still not fully understood. We report a case of spontaneous regression of osteochondroma in a child after a 6-year period of follow up without needing any surgical intervention.

International Journal of Human and Health Sciences Vol. 05 No. 03 July’21 Page: 372-374

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Published

2021-02-06

How to Cite

King, C. K., Haron, J., & Malek, N. F. S. N. (2021). Spontaneous Regression of Osteochondroma – A Rare Phenomenon. International Journal of Human and Health Sciences (IJHHS), 5(3), 372–374. https://doi.org/10.31344/ijhhs.v5i3.291

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 3 (2021)

Section

Case Report

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