We present a case of hereditary multiple exostoses in a male child, who presented to us with bony outgrowths on the chest and recurrent respiratory infections. On questioning, it was revealed that the child had a family history of bony outgrowths, though those affected in his family were not symptomatic. Other causes of recurrent respiratory infections were systematically ruled out, which led us to our conclusion. The treatment of this condition can be either conservative or surgical, but owing to the seriousness of our patient's condition, the preferred option was surgery in this case.
Keywords: bony outgrowths; case report; hereditary multiple exostoses; pakistan; pediatrics; recurrent infections.
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