Osteocondroma solitario del tercio proximal del fémur. Indicación y resultados de la exceresis sin luxación de la cadera

Abstract

Osteochondromas constitute the group of benign bone tumors most frequent in the hip, solitary or as part of a multiple exostosante disease; They can be asymptomatic or symptomatic. They are treated to avoid the risk of a relatively frequent sarcomatous degeneration at this site. The purpose of the study is to review the entity based on hospital experience with emphasis on clinical manifestations and treatment. The case of a 22-year-old male patient and a history of hemophilia is reported, who presented a bone tumor at the right hip level that limits mobility ranges.