Understanding Benign Neoplasm of Bone & Articular Cartilage: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

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Benign Neoplasm of Bone & Articular Cartilage

by Alike Medical Team ∙ Updated on June 13, 2023

Additional names

This group contains additional names: - Osteochondroma

General

Benign bone tumors are malignancies of the bone that are not cancerous. The most common bones involved are the largest ones- the femur, tibia, humerus, pelvis, spine and ribs. Benign bone tumors are more common in younger people, especially in children. Some benign tumors will stop growing once the skeleton stops growing. The more common types of benign bone tumors: -Enchondroma- start in the cartilage. -Osteochondroma- made up of cartilage and bone and grows with skeletal growth. These tumors grow outside the bone. - Nonossifying fibroma- the most common bone tumor in children. Usually discovered incidentally and goes away on its own.

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Signs & symptoms

Bone tumor symptoms include swelling, lump, pain that increases in intensity, and fractures. Sometimes, there are no symptoms at all and the tumor is incidentally discovered on X-ray.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis is based upon findings from medical history and physical examination. Further evaluation may include imaging tests and a biopsy.

Treatment

Treatment depends on the size, type and location of the tumor. Sometimes, treatment is not needed. Sometimes, a surgical removal is suggested. Some tumors removed may return.

Note

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