title: Maffucci syndrome with unilateral limb: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Maffucci syndrome is a congenital, non-hereditary mesodermal dysplasia manifested by multiple enchondromas and hemangiomas. It is associated with diverse secondary musculoskeletal deformities, which is exceedingly rare. We report a case of hemangiomas and enchondromas localized in the unilateral limb in a patient with Maffucci syndrome. Treatment consists of orthopedic and surgical intervention to minimize deformities and for cosmetic purpose. Careful surveillance for malignant degeneration of both skeletal and non-skeletal tumors, especially in the brain and abdomen, is essential.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Friendship Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China.
authors.forename: Hua
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Gao
authors.forename: Baojun
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Xi
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Zhang
authors.forename: Fengqi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Liu
authors.forename: Ying
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Lu
keywords: Maffucci syndrome; enchondromatosis; hemangiomas; unilateteral limb