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Masino F, Montatore M, Carpentiere R, Balbino M, Gifuni R, Fascia G, Guglielmi G. Hereditary multiple exostoses with a giant osteochondroma degenerated into chondrosarcoma. Radiol Case Rep 2024; 19:2943-2949. [PMID: 38737181 PMCID: PMC11087689 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Revised: 04/03/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024] Open
Abstract
We present a case of hereditary multiple exostoses with malignant transformation to chondrosarcoma in a woman complaining of enlargement and pain in the right thigh. Hereditary multiple exostoses is a rare genetic disorder characterized by multiple osteochondromas. Malignant transformation to chondrosarcoma of a pre-existing osteochondroma is a possible significant manifestation of this hereditary syndrome. Imaging modalities such as X-ray, Ultrasound, and computed tomography play a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of these patients, as described in this case.
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Affiliation(s)
- Federica Masino
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
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- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
| | - Rossella Carpentiere
- Radiology Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Viale Ippocrate 15, 70051, Barletta, Italy
| | - Marina Balbino
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
| | - Rossella Gifuni
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
| | - Giacomo Fascia
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
| | - Giuseppe Guglielmi
- Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71121, Foggia , Italy
- Radiology Unit, “Dimiccoli” Hospital, Viale Ippocrate 15, 70051, Barletta, Italy
- Radiology Unit, “IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza” Hospital, Viale Cappuccini 1, 71013 San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy
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