摘要
BACKGROUND Hereditary multiple exostoses is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the growth of multiple osteochondromas affecting primarily long bones.Chest wall lesions may represent a challenge,particularly in pediatric patients.Pain is a common manifestation.However,life-threatening complications can result from direct involvement of adjacent structures.Surgical resection with appropriate reconstruction is often required.CASE SUMMARY A 5-year-old male who was diagnosed with hereditary multiple exostoses presented with significant pain from a large growing chest wall exostosis lesion.After appropriate preoperative investigations,he underwent surgical resection with reconstruction of his chest wall using a biologic bovine dermal matrix mesh.CONCLUSION Resection of chest wall lesions in children represents a challenge.Preoperative planning to determine the appropriate reconstruction strategy is essential.
