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osteochondroma - Coggle Diagram
osteochondroma
clinical manifestations
painless hard immobile mass
shorter than normal height for age
soreness of muscles close to the tumor
pressure or irritation with exercise
causes and risk factors
family history of osteochondroma
caused by abnormality in the growth plate
more common in males
diagnostic studies
x-ray
CT scan
MRI scan
nursing evaluation
patient will conserve energy for activities
patient will be able to participate and tolerate activities
nursing interventions
encourage rest in between activities
teach the patient about the energy conservation technique
diet
high calorie diet
high protein diet
pathophysiology
overgrowth of cartilage and bone near the end of the bone at the growth plate
nursing diagnosis
activity intolerance related to pressure or pain with exercise
management
surgery intervention if tumor is causing pain or neurological manifestation