Accelerated para-articular osteochondroma formation within the knee: a case report

Cases J. 2008 May 12;1(1):6. doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-6.

Abstract

Introduction: Intra-articular osteochondroma and acoustic neuroma are rare entities.

Case presentation: We report the rare occurrence of a para-articular osteochondroma of the knee developing over short duration, 5 months, following minor injury.

Conclusion: Predisposition to heterotrophic ossification after previous neurosurgery and a second acoustic neuroma may have accelerated the growth of this benign tumour. The development of these two rare entities suggests they may be associated.