Rare presentation of hereditary multiple exostoses. A case report.
Hereditary multiple exostoses is a relatively uncommon disorder of endochondral bone characterized by the presence of multiple, cartilaginous-capped exostoses arising from the metaphyses. A rare presentation of hereditary multiple exostoses in the calcaneus of a 35-year-old man is reviewed and discussed. A brief review of the literature is provided, as well as a discussion of the patient's family history.
Farrett
W D
WD
Presbyterian/St Luke's Medical Center, Denver, CO, USA.
Stone
P A
PA
McGarry
J J
JJ
D000328:Adult; D017668:Age of Onset; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005097:Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary / Q000235:genetics / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010375:Pedigree