Enchondromatosis

From WikiMD.com Medical Encyclopedia


Enchondromatosis
Synonyms Ollier disease, Maffucci syndrome
Pronounce N/A
Specialty N/A
Symptoms Multiple enchondromas, bone deformities, limb length discrepancies
Complications Malignant transformation to chondrosarcoma, pathological fractures
Onset Childhood
Duration Lifelong
Types N/A
Causes Sporadic mutation
Risks Increased risk of chondrosarcoma
Diagnosis Radiography, MRI, genetic testing
Differential diagnosis Multiple hereditary exostoses, metachondromatosis
Prevention N/A
Treatment Surgical intervention, orthopedic management
Medication N/A
Prognosis Variable, depends on extent of disease and complications
Frequency Rare
Deaths N/A


  1. REDIRECT Ollier disease.

NIH genetic and rare disease info[edit source]

Enchondromatosis is a rare disease.


WikiMD
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index‏‎ - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes

Search WikiMD

Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD

WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

Let Food Be Thy Medicine
Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates

Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.

Contributors: Admin, Prab R. Tumpati, MD