Term Name: | Ollier disease |
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Synonyms: | dyschondroplasia, Enchondromatosis with haemangiomata, ENCHONDROMATOSIS, MULTIPLE, Kast's syndrome, osteochondromatosis |
Definition: | A syndrome that is characterized by an asymmetric distribution of cartilagenous tumors, which may lead to skeletal deformities and limb-length discrepancy. This condition primarily affects the long bones and cartilage of the joints of the arms and legs, specifically the area where the shaft and head of a long bone meet. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:4624] ( DOID:4624 ) |