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Pathology

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In Ollier's disease islands of unossified growth cartilage persist in the metaphyses of tubular bones. These islands may give rise to multiple 'enchondromas'.

Rarely, a chondrosarcoma may result from malignant transformation of an enchondroma.

Growth abnormalities are common because the epiphyseal plate is involved.


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