title: Metachondromatosis.
abstract: A case of metachondromatosis is reported, the literature reviewed and the implications of the disease are discussed; one possible complication is avascular necrosis of the femoral capital epiphysis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, The Royal Liverpool University Children's Hospital, Liverpool L 12 2 AP, UK.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Wittram
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Carty
mesh_terms: D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology; D005271:Femur Head Necrosis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography