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Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation (BPOP) of the Hand Cover

Bizarre Parosteal Osteochondromatous Proliferation (BPOP) of the Hand

Open Access
|Jan 2026

Abstract

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (BPOP), or Nora lesion, is a rare benign condition that can mimic other pathologies. A case is described of a 66‑year‑old man with a slowly enlarging nodule on his finger over five years. Imaging showed a parosteal lesion without continuity with the trabecular bone, strongly suggestive of BPOP. The diagnosis was histologically confirmed. This case highlights the importance of recognizing the characteristic imaging features of BPOP.

Teaching point: BPOP may appear as a worrisome lesion on imaging, but its typical location and lack of continuity with the trabecular bone should raise awareness for BPOP.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jbsr.4138 | Journal eISSN: 2514-8281
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 14, 2025
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Accepted on: Jan 13, 2026
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Published on: Jan 27, 2026
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 1 issue per year

© 2026 Dheysel Tenzin, Pieter Van Geel, Jonas De Melio, published by Ubiquity Press
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.