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Enchondromatosis

A condition characterized by multiple enchondromas -- benign masses of cartilage growing within bones.

The enchondromas can deform and shorten a limb and predispose to a fracture.

The condition can be caused by a mutation in the gene for the parathyroid hormone receptor (PTHR1).

Also known as Ollier disease

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