Orthopedics

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Orthopedics

Ollier's Disease

By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com

Created: August 01, 2003

About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board

Definition: Ollier's Disease is a condition that is characterized by multiple enchondromas throughout the skeleton. Patient's with Ollier's Disease will regularly see the orthopedist for monitoring of their symptoms. Approximately 30% of patients with Ollier's disease will develop malignancies of their tumors. It is important to recognize these changes in order for prompt treatment of the lesion.

For more information: Enchondroma

Also Known As: Multiple Enchondromatosis

Explore Orthopedics

About.com Special Features

Do I Have Allergies?

Are your symptoms merely irritating, or could they be a sign of allergies? More >

Preventing Headaches

The best way to treat a headache is to prevent it. Learn how. More >

We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.

Orthopedics

  1. Home
  2. Health
  3. Orthopedics

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.