Open AccessAtypical osteochondroma of the lumbar spine associated with suprasellar pineal germinoma: A case report
Author(s) -
Patrik Suwak,
Scott A. Barnett,
Bryant M. Song,
Michael J. Heffernan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of orthopedics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2218-5836
DOI - 10.5312/wjo.v12.i9.720
Subject(s) - medicine , germinoma , osteochondroma , lumbar , lumbar spine , anatomy , radiology , surgery , radiation therapy
Osteochondromas are the most common benign bone tumor, accounting for 36% of benign bone tumors. Often found within the appendicular skeleton, osteochondromas of the spine are rare, comprising 4% to 7% of primary benign spinal tumors.