Question

Over the past few months, a four-and-a-half-year-old child has developed multiple swellings on the joints of his left fingers, without any pain or itching. He sought medical advice from the Orthopedics Department of Beijing Children’s Hospital on June 12.

Answer

Based on the current observations, the child is suffering from osteochondroma. The malignancy primarily depends on the tumor’s biological behavior. Experts recommend surgical treatment. It is reminded that as a face-to-face diagnosis cannot be made, the above suggestions are for reference only, and specific treatment should always be carried out under the guidance of a physician.