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. 2015 Oct;8(5):413-6.
doi: 10.1177/1938640014557074. Epub 2014 Nov 5.

Peroneal Tendon Impingement due to Bulky Osteochondroma: A Case Report

Ricardo São Simão  1 , António Mendes Moura  2 , André Sá Rodrigues  2 , Rui Pinto  2
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Peroneal Tendon Impingement due to Bulky Osteochondroma: A Case Report

Ricardo São Simão et al. Foot Ankle Spec. 2015 Oct.

Abstract

Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumors. Although many are asymptomatic, they can produce a mass effect impinging against soft tissues or interfering with joint function. The authors present a case report and review of literature of an ankle osteochondroma successfully treated by excision.

Levels of evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV: Case Report.

Keywords: ankle osteochondroma; peroneal tendons impingement.

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