A Male with Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Low Bone Mineral Density and Hashimoto’s Disease

Authors: Haider M Al Attia*

DOI: 10.23880/crij-16000138

Volume 3, Issue 1

Abstract

A 36-year old male with multiple and deforming bony swellings due to hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO) was also found to have osteoporosis /osteopenia on DEXA scanning .The patient exhibited a non-clinical Hashimoto's disease as well. This report briefly projects on aspects related to the pathogenesis of the low bone density in this rare condition.

Keywords: Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas; Exostosis; Osteoarthrosis; Osteochondrosarcoma

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