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- $Subject{Ollier Disease Multiple Cartilaginous Enchondroses Multiple
- Enchondromatosis Ollier Osteochondromatosis Unilateral Chondromatosis}
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- Copyright (C) 1987, 1989 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.
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- Ollier Disease
-
- ** IMPORTANT **
- It is possible the main title of the article (Ollier Disease) is not the
- name you expected. Please check the SYNONYMS listing to find the alternate
- names and disorder subdivisions covered by this article.
-
- Synonyms
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- Multiple, Cartilaginous Enchondroses
- Multiple Enchondromatosis
- Ollier Osteochondromatosis
- Unilateral Chondromatosis
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- General Discussion
-
- ** REMINDER **
- The information contained in the Rare Disease Database is provided for
- educational purposes only. It should not be used for diagnostic or treatment
- purposes. If you wish to obtain more information about this disorder, please
- contact your personal physician and/or the agencies listed in the "Resources"
- section of this report.
-
-
- Ollier Disease is a rare abnormal development of the bones (skeletal
- dysplasia) usually beginning in childhood. The disease affects bones and
- cartilage in joints of the arms and legs. Dwarfism is possible if both sides
- of the body are affected. Pain is rare in this disease, occurring usually
- only in case of a fracture.
-
- Symptoms
-
- Ollier Disease begins gradually, usually during childhood, and is marked by
- possible shortening of the arms and/or legs. Limping may result from a
- shortened leg. The head and upper body will be normal. Joint deformities
- may occur in wrists and/or ankles. A dislocation of the elbow or other
- joints may occur, possibly causing fractures. This disease may occasionally
- be associated with some forms of cancer.
-
- The abnormal growth of bone end/cartilage areas ceases in time, and
- calcification may begin after puberty. The bone abnormalities may be in
- evidence throughout life.
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- Causes
-
- The origin of Ollier Disease is unknown at this time. Overgrowth of
- cartilage cells in certain skeletal and/or joint areas may cause thinning of
- the external layer (cortex) and distortion of growth in the spongy growth
- area (metaphysis) of long bones.
-
- Affected Population
-
- Ollier Disease usually begins in childhood, and may be in evidence later in
- life. This disease may affect males and females in equal numbers, and can
- occur worldwide.
-
- Related Disorders
-
- Exostosis is a hereditary abnormality of bone end/cartilage (epiphyseal)
- growth inherited as a dominant trait. Although usually without apparent
- symptoms, pain may be possible due to pressure from benign bone surface
- growths (exostoses). This is an extremely rare condition, occurring chiefly
- among Micronesian Islanders. It is most frequent and severe in males.
- Symptoms may be similar to Ollier Disease, although areas of joint deformity
- may differ.
-
- Maffucci Syndrome is a hereditary genetic disease which may begin between
- birth and puberty, and is marked by asymmetric distribution of lesions, and
- abnormal growth of cartilage in one or more long bones. Susceptibility to
- fractures and skin manifestations are also characteristic of this type of
- abnormal bone development (skeletal dysplasia).
-
- Therapies: Standard
-
- Bone grafts have been of benefit to patients with Ollier Disease, as well as
- surgical treatment of limb length. Fractures usually heal without any
- follow-up treatment. Prosthetic replacement of the limb may be of benefit in
- some extreme cases.
-
- Therapies: Investigational
-
- Research into the causes, as well as orthopedic surgical treatment for Ollier
- Disease is ongoing. For more information, please see the resources section
- in this report.
-
- This disease entry is based upon medical information available through
- December 1988. Since NORD's resources are limited, it is not possible to
- keep every entry in the Rare Disease Database completely current and
- accurate. Please check with the agencies listed in the Resources section for
- the most current information about this disorder.
-
- Resources
-
- For more information on Ollier Disease, please contact:
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- National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
- P.O. Box 8923
- New Fairfield, CT 06812-1783
- (203) 746-6518
-
- Ollier Disease Support Group
- Bridge House
- 45 Baring Road
- Beaconsfield, Bucks,
- England HP9 2NF
-
- National Information Clearinghouse
- Box NDDIC
- Bethesda, MD 20892
- (301) 468-6344
-
- References
-
- TREATMENT OF MULTIPLE ENCHONDROMATOSIS (OLLIER'S DISEASE) OF THE HAND: J.F.
- Fatti, et. al.; Orthopedics (April 1986: issue 9(4)). Pp.512-518.
-
- OLLIER'S DISEASE. AN ASSESSMENT OF ANGULAR DEFORMITY, SHORTENING, AND
- PATHOLOGICAL FRACTURE IN TWENTY-ONE PATIENTS: F. Shapiro; J Bone Surg (Am)
- (Jan. 1982: issue 64-A (1)). Pp. 95-103.
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- MULTIPLE CHONDROSARCOMAS IN DYSCHONDROPLASIA (OLLIER'S DISEASE): S.R.
- Cannon, et. al.; Cancer (Feb. 15, 1985: issue 55(4) ). Pp. 836-840.
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