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Distal Femoral Osteochondroma Masquerading as Deep Vein Thrombosis in an Adolescent Male

Abstract

Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is uncommonly seen in children and adolescents. A distal femoral osteochondroma causing isolated lower limb DVT is even rarer and to our knowledge only four such cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of a solitary distal femoral osteochondroma in a 15-year-old adolescent presenting as isolated DVT. We highlight the potential of coexistence of DVT and osteochondroma in young patients. We also emphasize the importance of timely diagnosis and outline the plan of management when faced with such a rare condition.

Authors

Dhillon M; Kumar V; Bachhal V; Bali K

Journal

The Journal of Knee Surgery, Vol. 26, No. S 01, pp. s011–s015

Publisher

Thieme

Publication Date

January 1, 2011

DOI

10.1055/s-0031-1280974

ISSN

1538-8506

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