Words
- EXT
- genetic several exostoses
- several osteochondromas
- diaphyseal aclasis
- outside chondromatosis disorder
- numerous cartilaginous exostoses
- a number of exostoses
- multiple exostoses disorder
- a number of osteochondromatosis
Condition Communities
- None
General Discussion
Recap
Hereditary numerous osteochondromas (HMO) is an unusual congenital disease defined by several benign (noncancerous) bone tumors that are covered by cartilage material (osteochondromas), typically on the expanding end (metaphysis) of the lengthy bones of the legs, arms, and figures. These osteochondromas generally continue to expand till shortly after puberty and could lead to bone defects, skeletal problems, short stature, nerve compression as well as minimized array of motion. Genetic several osteochondromas is acquired as an autosomal leading genetic condition and is associated with irregularities (anomalies) in the EXT1or EXT2 genetics.
Introduction
Genetic a number of osteochondromas was formerly called hereditary multiple exostoses.