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. 1996 Mar;40(1):28–33.

Hereditary multiple exostoses: a case report

John R Pikula
PMCID: PMC2485147

Abstract

Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) is a dominantly inherited skeletal disorder which alters enchondral bone during growth and is characterized by exostoses of the juxta-epiphyseal regions. These exostoses are benign cartilaginous neoplasms that consist of a pedicle of normal bone covered with proliferating cartilage cells. Pathologic, clinical, and radiographic findings are discussed and a case of a nine-year-old male is reviewed.

Keywords: hereditary multiple exostoses, painful joints, bony masses, chiropractic

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