Conditions / Genetic

metachondromatosis

info ยท Genetic

An osteochondrodysplasia characterized by the presence of both multiple multiple enchondromas and exostoses that has_material_basis_in heterozygous mutation in the PTPN11 gene on chromosome 12q24.13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Multiple exostoses
  • Multiple enchondromatosis
  • Multiple digital exostoses
  • Bowing of the long bones
  • Abnormal joint morphology
  • Downslanted palpebral fissures
  • Hypertelorism
  • Webbed neck
  • Pulmonic stenosis
  • Posteriorly rotated ears

Also known as: METCDS