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Ollier disease

Background

Ollier disease: Enchondromatosis

An Enchondroma is an island of unossified hyaline cartilage situated within bone (cartilage is the precursor of bone). They are usually multiple, affecting one or several bones. Characteristically, it is an asymmetric disorder, confined to one side of the body. The bones most commonly affected are the long bones, pelvis and bones of the hand. The islands of cartilage appear early in childhood and can develop, but it is very unusual for additional lesions to appear after puberty.

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Medical text written September 2000 by Mr M Smith. Last updated April 2005 by Mr M Smith, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

 

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