title: Osteochondromatosis (diaphyseal aclasis): a case report and literature review.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Boulevard Podiatry Center, North Bergen, New Jersey 07047.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Perlman
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Schor
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Gold
mesh_terms: 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