Metachondromatosis

Metachondromatosis: Introduction

Metachondromatosis: A rare genetic disorder characterized by the development of firm lumps in the hands and feet caused by bony outgrowhts. The growths regress and regrow in an unpredictable pattern. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Metachondromatosis is available below.

Symptoms of Metachondromatosis

• Hand lumps
• Bumps on hand
• Foot lumps
• Painless knee swelling
• Bumps on foot
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 6 symptoms of Metachondromatosis

Metachondromatosis: Complications

Read more about complications of Metachondromatosis.

Causes of Metachondromatosis

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Disease Topics Related To Metachondromatosis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Metachondromatosis:

• Rare bony disorder
• Radial ray defects
• Deafness
• Crossed eyes
• Squint
• more related diseases...»

Prognosis for Metachondromatosis

Prognosis for Metachondromatosis: unpredictable but some cases resolve themselves

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Statistics for Metachondromatosis

• Medical statistics for Metachondromatosis
• Prevalence and incidence statistics for Metachondromatosis
• Death and Mortality statistics for Metachondromatosis
• Society statistics for Metachondromatosis

Metachondromatosis: Broader Related Topics

• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Limb conditions
• Bone or skeletal conditions
• Genetic conditions
• more types...»

Types of Metachondromatosis

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Definitions of Metachondromatosis:

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Metachondromatosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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