Osteochondroma after total body irradiation: An age‐related complication

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Authors

Jonathan Taitz · Sydney Children's Hospital

Susan Russell · Sydney Children's Hospital

Abstract

Younger patients are at increased risk of osteochondroma following TBI. Review of the available literature suggests a low malignant potential of radiation-induced osteochondromas. Knowledge about the behaviour of post-irradiation osteochondromas will help clinicians manage patients appropriately.

Topics & Keywords

Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments Sarcoma Diagnosis and Treatment Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Volume 42, Issue 3, pp. 225-229

DOI: 10.1002/pbc.10426

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