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Diffuse venous malformation with intraosseous involvement
1Dermatology Service, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, HI 96859.
Hawaii Medical Journal
|August 1, 1994
Summary
Maffucci's syndrome can be mimicked by venous malformations infiltrating bone. Magnetic resonance imaging is crucial for distinguishing these vascular anomalies from enchondromas, aiding accurate diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
Background:
- Maffucci's syndrome is a rare condition characterized by enchondromas and vascular malformations.
- Distinguishing between Maffucci's syndrome and other conditions with similar bone lesions can be challenging.
Observation:
- A pediatric case presented with a large venous malformation of the arm and hand.
- Initial imaging revealed cystic bony lesions resembling enchondromas.
Findings:
- Further imaging confirmed the bony abnormalities were caused by a venous malformation infiltrating bone.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) effectively differentiated the vascular anomaly from true enchondromas.
Implications:
- Venous malformations infiltrating bone should be considered in the differential diagnosis of Maffucci's syndrome.
- MRI is an invaluable tool for diagnosing complex vascular anomalies and bone lesions.