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Case Report

J Korean Pediatr Soc. 1981;24(9):897-901. Published online September 15, 1981.

A Case of Hereditary Multiple Exostoses.

Shin Chung Jee, Keun Chul Myoung, Hyoung Ki Kim, Chang Soo Ra

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Cho Sun Univercity, Gwang Ju, Korea.

Abstract

The so-called "Hereditary Multiple Exostoses" disease is characterized by hard, irregular prominences appearing in the metaphyseal region of the bones. Though transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait, skipped generation are reported and presumably represent spontaneous mutations. We experienced one case of hereditary multiple exostoses of 15 years old male patient, whose father and one brother were also affected. A brief review of related literature is also presented.

Keywords :Hereditary;Multiple;Exostoses