The Maffucci syndrome

J Pediatr Orthop. 1988 May-Jun;8(3):345-8. doi: 10.1097/01241398-198805000-00018.

Abstract

Maffucci syndrome consists of subcutaneous hemangiomata and multiple enchondromata. The incidence of malignancy associated with the disease is 23%, of which 15.2% is a malignant transformation of enchondromata to chondrosarcoma. Periodic follow-up of the patient is advised. When malignant transformation is suspected, a bone scan may be useful for diagnosis, especially when done sequentially. Ninety-four percent of the patients can live a reasonably normal life, although two-thirds of them require some surgical intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Enchondromatosis* / complications
  • Enchondromatosis* / diagnosis
  • Enchondromatosis* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber Syndrome / diagnosis
  • Osteochondrodysplasias* / complications
  • Osteochondrodysplasias* / diagnosis
  • Osteochondrodysplasias* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Recurrence