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Osteochondroma historical perspective

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Maria Fernanda Villarreal, M.D. [2]

Overview

Overview

Osteochondroma was first described by Henry L. Jaffe, an American pathologist, in 1952.[1]

Historical Perspective

Historical Perspective

Osteochondroma was first described by Henry L. Jaffe, an American pathologist, in 1952.[1]

References

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Tumors and Tumorous Conditions of the Bones and Joints by Henry L. Jaffe, Philadelphia, Lea and Febiger 1958

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