Rare presentation of hereditary multiple exostoses. A case report

J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 1998 Mar;88(3):135-9. doi: 10.7547/87507315-88-3-135.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age of Onset
  • Bone Neoplasms* / genetics
  • Bone Neoplasms* / pathology
  • Bone Neoplasms* / surgery
  • Calcaneus* / pathology
  • Calcaneus* / surgery
  • Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary* / genetics
  • Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary* / pathology
  • Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary* / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pedigree