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Enchondromatosis: A condition characterized by multiple enchondromas -- benign masses of cartilage growing within bones. The enchondromas can deform and shorten a limb and predispose to a fracture. The condition can be caused by a mutation in the gene for the parathyroid hormone receptor (PTHR1). Also known as Ollier disease.
Enchondromas are benign cartilaginous neoplasms that are usually solitary lesions in intramedullary bone.
Enchondromatosis: A condition characterized by multiple enchondromas -- benign masses of cartilage growing within bones. The enchondromas can deform and shorten a limb and ...
Enchondromatosis (benign) information including symptoms, diagnosis, misdiagnosis, treatment, causes, patient stories, videos, forums, prevention, and prognosis.
Benign growths of cartilage in the metaphyses of several bones.... ... Definition: Benign growths of cartilage in the metaphyses of several bones.
enchondromatosis /en·chon·dro·ma·to·sis/ (en-kon″dro-mah-to´sis) hamartomatous proliferation of cartilage cells within the metaphysis of several bones ...