Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation and periosteal chondroma are rare,
benign, bony lesions that may present in the hand. Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous
proliferation was first reported in the literature by Nora in 1983, and periosteal
chondroma was first reported by Lichtenstein in 1952. This report provides a unique
side-by-side comparison of these lesions, illustrating each with a clinical vignette.
This report, coupled with a thorough review of the literature, serves to demonstrate
that the history and physical exam characteristics, as well as the radiographic and
gross appearances, are insufficient to differentiate between the two lesions. Histopathologic
examination is required to confirm the diagnosis.
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Publication history
Accepted:
April 16,
2007
Received:
December 20,
2006
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