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Hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO), also known as hereditary multiple exostoses, is a disorder characterized by the development of multiple benign osteocartilaginous masses in relation to the ends of long bones of the lower limbs such as the femurs and tibias and of the upper limbs such as the humeri and forearm bones.
Hereditary multiple exostoses (HME), also called hereditary multiple osteochondromas (HMO), is a condition that is estimated to affect 1 in 50,000 individuals. Multiple benign or noncancerous bone tumors develop in the affected individuals. The number and location vary among affected patients.
The indicators of surgical success in regard to disease and patient characteristics are greatly disputable. [3] Because most studies of hereditary multiple exostoses are retrospective and of limited sample size with missing data, the best evidence for each of the currently practiced surgical procedures is lacking. [3]
Familial multiple lipomatosis is a hereditary adipose tissue disorder that is characterized by the formation of multiple lipomas that occur in a particular distribution. [1] The lipomas are well-encapsulated, slow-growing, benign fatty tumors.
Metachondromatosis is an autosomal dominant, incompletely penetrant [2] genetic disease affecting the growth of bones, leading to exostoses primarily in the hands and feet as well as enchondromas of long bone metaphyses and iliac crests. [3]
For years, a man from Bangladesh lived with "tree man" syndrome.. Abul Bajandar's hands and feet grew foot-long "roots" that left him unable to feed himself, move around, work or wear normal clothing.
Maffucci syndrome is a very rare disorder in which multiple benign tumors of cartilage develop within the bones (such tumors are known as enchondromas). [1] The tumors most commonly appear in the bones of the hands, feet, and limbs, causing bone deformities and short limbs.
Epidermolysis bullosa is a group of rare skin disorders that cause fragile, blistering skin. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...