Conservative management approach in Maffucci syndrome: A case series

Abstract

Maffucci syndrome is a rare, non-hereditary condition characterized by multiple enchondromas, soft tissue hemangiomas and skeletal abnormalities. It is associated with diverse secondary musculoskeletal deformities, which are exceedingly rare. Patients with this syndrome demonstrate a normal intellect and generally live a productive life. Rarely, it presents with fracture of long bones, where conservative modality is better, surgical treatment is unsafe due to risk of bleeding. We have reported 4 cases of maffucci syndrome over 6 years duration at 4 institutes in central India from 2015 to 2021. Some are associated with bony fractures, and managed conservatively (6 months follow up). Careful surveillance for malignant degeneration of both skeletal and non-skeletal tumors, especially in the brain and abdomen is essential [1].