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Multiple Hereditary Exostoses (Hereditary Multiple Exostoses)

Hereditary disorder transmitted by an autosomal dominant gene and characterized by multiple exostoses (multiple osteochondromas) near the ends of long bones. The genetic abnormality results in a defect in the osteoclastic activity at the metaphyseal ends of the bone during the remodeling process in childhood or early adolescence. The metaphyses develop benign, bony outgrowths often capped by cartilage. A small number undergo neoplastic transformation.
Also Known As:
Hereditary Multiple Exostoses; Exostoses, Multiple; Hereditary Exostoses, Multiple; Multiple Cartilaginous Exostoses; Multiple Exostoses; Multiple Exostosis; Exostoses, Multiple Cartilaginous; Exostoses, Multiple Hereditary; Bessel-Hagen Disease; Exostoses, Multiple, Type I; Exostosis, Familial; Exostosis, Hereditary Multiple; Exostosis, Multiple; Exostosis, Multiple Cartilaginous; Familial Exostoses; Hereditary Multiple Exostosis; Multiple Osteochondromas; Multiple Osteochondromatosis; Aclases, Diaphyseal; Aclasis, Diaphyseal; Cartilaginous Exostoses, Multiple; Cartilaginous Exostosis, Multiple; Chondrodysplasias, Hereditary Deforming; Deforming Chondrodysplasia, Hereditary; Deforming Chondrodysplasias, Hereditary; Diaphyseal Aclases; Familial Exostosis; Hereditary Deforming Chondrodysplasia; Hereditary Deforming Chondrodysplasias; Multiple Cartilaginous Exostosis; Multiple Exostoses, Hereditary; Multiple Exostosis, Hereditary; Multiple Osteochondroma; Osteochondroma, Multiple; Chondrodysplasia, Hereditary Deforming; Diaphyseal Aclasis; Exostoses, Familial; Exostoses, Hereditary Multiple; Osteochondromas, Multiple
Networked: 172 relevant articles (1 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Congenital Abnormalities (Deformity)
2. Multiple Hereditary Exostoses (Hereditary Multiple Exostoses)
3. Exostoses
4. Osteochondroma (Osteocartilaginous Exostosis)
5. Pain (Aches)

Experts

1. Pacifici, Maurizio: 11 articles (10/2022 - 06/2010)
2. Koyama, Eiki: 6 articles (10/2022 - 05/2011)
3. Mundy, Christina: 5 articles (10/2022 - 05/2011)
4. Wuyts, Wim: 5 articles (01/2019 - 07/2004)
5. Sgariglia, Federica: 5 articles (01/2017 - 03/2013)
6. Kitagawa, Hiroshi: 5 articles (03/2013 - 04/2002)
7. Sangiorgi, Luca: 4 articles (12/2018 - 01/2008)
8. Yamaguchi, Yu: 4 articles (01/2018 - 05/2011)
9. Sugahara, Kazuyuki: 4 articles (03/2013 - 04/2002)
10. Matsumoto, Kazu: 3 articles (05/2021 - 07/2013)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Multiple Hereditary Exostoses:
1. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
2. Heparitin Sulfate (Heparan Sulfate)IBA
3. exostosin-1IBA
4. exostosin-2IBA
5. EnzymesIBA
6. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)IBA
7. Bone Morphogenetic Proteins (Bone Morphogenetic Protein)IBA
8. Messenger RNA (mRNA)IBA
9. CalciumIBA
10. PalovaroteneIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Osteotomy
2. External Fixators
3. Operative Surgical Procedures
4. Therapeutics
5. Ilizarov Technique