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Pseudoaneurysm overlying an osteochondroma: a noteworthy complication

Authors: Celeste Scotti, Enrico M. Marone, Laura E. Brasca, Giuseppe M. Peretti, Roberto Chiesa, Alessandro Del Maschio, Gianfranco Fraschini, Francesco Camnasio

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology | Issue 4/2010

Abstract

Pseuodaneurysms are an extremely rare complication of osteochondromas. We describe a case of traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the brachial artery presenting as a soft tissue mass in a patient who was treated for an osteochondroma 3 years earlier. This case demonstrates that radiographic follow-up of large osteochondromas is mandatory and that, in patients with soft tissue masses and a history of osteochondroma, pseudoaneurysms should be included in the differential diagnosis.

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Title: Pseudoaneurysm overlying an osteochondroma: a noteworthy complication
Authors: Celeste Scotti
Enrico M. Marone
Laura E. Brasca
Giuseppe M. Peretti
Roberto Chiesa
Alessandro Del Maschio
Gianfranco Fraschini
Francesco Camnasio
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Published in: Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology / Issue 4/2010
Print ISSN: 1590-9921
Electronic ISSN: 1590-9999
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10195-010-0116-9

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