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Case Reports
. 2020 Sep-Oct;25(5):316-318.
doi: 10.4103/jiaps.JIAPS_189_19. Epub 2020 Sep 1.

A Rare Case of Pediatric Osteochondroma Presenting as Hemothorax

Pavai Arunachalam  1 , Cenita J Sam  1 , K Jothi Lakshmi  2 , Hari Baskar Shanmugham  3
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Case Reports

A Rare Case of Pediatric Osteochondroma Presenting as Hemothorax

Pavai Arunachalam et al. J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg. 2020 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Isolated osteochondroma presenting as hemothorax is a rare entity. A 7-year-old boy presented with respiratory distress and diagnosed with hemothorax, and computed tomography showed osteochondroma and removal with resection of the rib was curative.

Keywords: Curative resection; hemothorax; osteochondroma.

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Figures

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Figure 1
X-ray showing left-sided pleural effusion
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Figure 2
Three-dimensional computed tomography reconstruction showing the osteochondroma involving the anterior portion of the left seventh rib on the inner aspect
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Figure 3
Histopathological examination showing external fibrous tissue, middle cartilaginous tissue, and inner bony trabeculae
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