Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation of the metatarsal: a pediatric case report and archival review

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2009 Nov-Dec;48(6):690.e7-690.e11. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2009.06.012. Epub 2009 Sep 15.

Abstract

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferations (BPOP), also known as Nora's lesions, are rare tumors occurring most commonly in the hands and feet. They are benign and rarely exhibit radiological evidence of cortical invasion. We report a case of BPOP showing atypical magnetic resonance imaging features that are inconsistent with BPOP and having a novel chromosomal aberration. We also review the BPOP cases in our regional benign bone tumor database.

Level of clinical evidence: 4.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Metatarsus*
  • Orthopedic Procedures / methods
  • Osteochondromatosis / diagnosis*
  • Osteochondromatosis / surgery