Osteochondromatosis (diaphyseal aclasis): a case report and literature review.
An unusual case of osteochondromatosis is presented with a review of the literature. Osteochondromatosis, also known as hereditary multiple exostoses or diaphyseal aclasis, are inherited, benign, cartilaginous neoplasms that consist of a pedicle of normal bone covered with proliferating cartilage cells. Pathologic, clinical, and radiographic findings will be discussed.
Perlman
M D
MD
Boulevard Podiatry Center, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047.
Schor
A D
AD
Gold
M L
ML
D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D002812:Chondroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000235:genetics / Q000601:surgery; D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography