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Is it possible for osteochondromas to spread, or become malignant?
Posted July 9th, 2008 by Matt
Only one to five percent of non-hereditary osteochondromas become malignant Ten to 25 percent of hereditary tumors can become malignant.
U. Srikantha, et al. Spinal osteochondroma: spectrum of a rare disease. Journal of Neurosurgery:SpineJune 2008. Volume 8, Number 6. Pp. 561-566.
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