Diaphyseal aclasis

Case contributed by Keshaw Kumar
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Swelling at multiple sites of the body.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Multiple exostoses originating from the long and flat bones.

Case Discussion

This is a case of hereditary multiple exostoses, also called diaphyseal aclasis. It is an inherited disorder characterised by the formation of multiple osteochondromas and the development of associated osseous deformities. 

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