The widened spectrum of multiple cartilaginous exostosis (MCE).
2 brothers with possible homozygous multiple cartilaginous exostosis (MCE) are reported. The MCE-PD-(Peripheral Dysostosis) syndrome is discussed. A family (father, daughter and son) with Metachondromatosis is presented, and the tendency to spontaneous remission in this condition is emphasized. A "second thought", when considering the diagnosis of mce, seems worthwhile.
D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics; D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006720:Homozygote; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree; D011859:Radiography; D013577:Syndrome