Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary

Overview

Hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. The genetic abnormality results in a defect in the osteoclastic activity at the metaphyseal ends of the bone during the remodeling process in childhood or early adolescence. The metaphyses develop benign, bony outgrowths often capped by cartilage. A small number undergo neoplastic transformation.

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Quick facts about Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C04.557.450.565.575.610.615.325|C04.700.330|C05.116.099.708.670.615.325|C05.116.540.310.500|C16.320.700.330

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