Published December 2002 | Version v1
Journal article

Maffucci's syndrome associated with chondrosarcoma and aneurysm: case report

  • 1. The Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul (Korea, Republic of)

Description

Maffucci syndrome is a rare congenital non-inherited condition characterized by multiple enchondromas and cutaneous hemangiomas. It is associated with increased risk of malignancy, including chondrosarcomas, and because of generalized mesodermal dysplasia, aneurysms can develop. We present a case of Maffucci syndrome associated with intracranial chondrosarcoma and aneurysm

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Journal Volume
47
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 557-560
ISSN
0301-2867

INIS

Country of Publication
Korea, Republic of
Country of Input or Organization
Korea, Republic of
INIS RN
34074713
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
ANGIOMAS; ANIMAL TISSUES; BRAIN; NMR IMAGING; PATIENTS; SARCOMAS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CARCINOMAS; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; NEOPLASMS; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS

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