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Achondroplasia Manifesting as Enchondromatosis and Ossification of the Spinal Ligaments: A Case Report

Presented by:	Journal of Medical Case Reports / Ali Al Kaissi, Rudolf Ganger, Klaus Klaushofer, Monika Rumpler and Franz Grill
Summary points:	A 7-year-old diagnosed with achondroplasia at birth presents with mild knee and back pain associated with restricted spine mobility. This case report describes the patient's history, clinical examination, and radiological findings, and includes a series of images. The authors discuss the clinical features of achondroplasia, associated complications, and the manifestations of enchondromatosis, and review the literature on this condition.
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