Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary
Subject
Subject Source: Medical Subject Headings
Scope Note: Notes = Hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. The genetic abnormality results in a defect in the osteoclastic activity at the metaphyseal ends of the bone during the remodeling process in childhood or early adolescence. The metaphyses develop benign, bony outgrowths often capped by cartilage. A small number undergo neoplastic transformation.,Created For = LHSA-Dott
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
PR2.2445, 1943-1964
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.2445
Scope and Contents
Typed case summary, charts and correspondence relating to female patient from Scotland (outside Edinburgh and the Lothians)aged 33 at first examination in 1943. Conditions mentioned include: diaphyseal aclasis; weakness of the hands; spinal cord lesion; chondroma; headaches; diplopia; and intracranial tension. Surgical treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1943-1964
PR2.17431, 1957
Item
Identifier: LHB1 CC/24/PR2.17431
Scope and Contents
Correspondence, notes and charts relating to male patient from Edinburgh and the Lothians aged 42 at first examination in 1957. Conditions mentioned include: exostosis; headache; and head injury. No treatment given. Patient discharged.
Dates:
1957