title: [Hereditary multiple exostosis with spinal cord compression].
abstract: A case of hereditary multiple exostoses successfully operated is reported. The patient, a 15 year-old white brazilian boy, was admitted with tetraplegia and Babinski's sign. Early diagnosis followed by prompt surgery may prevent permanent spinal cord damage.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000601:surgery; D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000150:complications* / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007796:Laminectomy; D008297:Male; D013117:Spinal Cord Compression / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Exostose multipla hereditaria com compressão medular