Dysplasia, Epiphysealis Hemimelica

Synonyms

• Aclasis, Tarsoepiphyseal
• Chondrodystrophy, Epiphyseal
• DEH
• Dysplasia Epiphyseal Hemimelica
• Epiphyseal Osteochondroma, Benign
• Tarsomegaly
• Trevor Disease

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Epiphysealis Hemimelica Dysplasia is a disorder that affects bone joints. It is characterized by overgrowth of the cartilage on the end (epiphysis) of one or more of the long bones (carpal or tarsal bones) in the hand or foot. Less often, the cartilage on other bones such as those in the ankle, knee or hip joint can be affected. Usually only one limb is involved. The limbs may be unequal in length.

Resources

Restricted Growth Association

P.O. Box 4744

Dorchester

Dorset, Intl DT2 9FA

United Kingdom

Tel: 01308 898445

Fax: 01308 898445

Internet: http://www.restrictedgrowth.co.uk



NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse

1 AMS Circle

Bethesda, MD 20892-3675

USA

Tel: (301)495-4484

Fax: (301)718-6366

Tel: (877)226-4267

TDD: (301)565-2966

Email: NIAMSinfo@mail.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info



Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center

PO Box 8126

Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126

Tel: (301)519-3194

Fax: (240)632-9164

Tel: (888)205-2311

TDD: (888)205-3223

Email: gardinfo@nih.gov

Internet: http://www.genome.gov/10000409

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Last Updated:  4/6/2008

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