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Osteochondromatosis

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A condition characterized by multiple benign tumors of cartilage called osteochondromas projecting from bone, most often from near the ends of long bones.

In a small proportion of cases, an osteochondroma may become malignant.

The propensity to develop multiple osteochondromas is inherited.

Also known as multiple exostoses

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