Abstract
Solitary osteochondromas are usually of little significance. However, if they are located near neurologic structures, they may cause irritation due to compression. Spinal cord compression is a rare but potentially catastrophic manifestation of solitary osteochondromas. As far as can be ascertained, a solitary osteochondroma in the lumbar region with spinal cord compression has not been reported in Taiwan. This article includes the treatment of an 11-year-old girl with osteochondromas which was complicated by the late development of kyphoscoliosis and a review of the literature.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 227-231 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Chang Gung Medical Journal |
| Volume | 21 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Published - 06 1998 |
| Externally published | Yes |