A case of Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation of the hand

Singapore Med J. 2003 Jan;44(1):27-30.

Abstract

We report a case of Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation (BPOP) of the hand that was initially misdiagnosed as an osteochondroma. BPOP, although a benign lesion, behaves aggressively with rapid growth and high risk of local recurrence after local resection. The distinguishing features of BPOP as opposed to an osteochondroma are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bone Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bone Neoplasms / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Metacarpophalangeal Joint / pathology*
  • Osteochondroma / diagnostic imaging*
  • Osteochondroma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed