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Gaillard F, Alhusseiny K, Jones J, et al. Metachondromatosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 13 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9776
Metachondromatosis refers to the rare combination of:
In contrast to enchondromatosis alone, metachondromatosis carries an autosomal dominant inheritance.
In contrast to osteochondromatosis, the lesions are directed towards the epiphysis 6,7.
Characterized by the presence of both enchondromas and osteochondromas. The enchondromas can have a peculiar streak-like appearance 2.
Treatment and prognosis
With this condition, the cartilaginous lesions rarely undergo malignant transformation and spontaneous regression is usually expected. In asymptomatic and uncomplicated cases, no treatment is usually required.
History and etymology
First described by P Marotaeux et al. in 1971 2,3.
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