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Clinical correlation to genetic variations of hereditary multiple exostosis.
Journal of pediatric orthopedics - 1 Jan 2000
Carroll K L, Yandow S M, Ward K, Carey J C
Abstract excerpt
Hereditary multiple exostosis (HME) is an autosomal dominant disorder leading to polyostotic periphyseal osteochondroma formation. These tumorous lesions can cause growth disturbances, painful local symptoms, restriction of joint motion, and neurologic compromise. Malignant transformation has been noted. The reports of the incidence of these complications vary widely in the literature. Recently, genetic lineage...
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