Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia 2

Title

Other Names:

Epiphyseal dysplasia multiple 2; EDM2

Categories:

Congenital and Genetic Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases

This disease is grouped under:

Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia

Summary Summary

The following summary is from Orphanet, a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs.

Orpha Number: 166002

Disease definition

Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia due to collagen 9 anomaly is a rare primary bone dysplasia disorder characterized by normal or mild short stature, early-onset pain and/or stiffness of the joints (mainly affecting knees but also elbows, wrists, ankles and fingers, with relative sparing of the hips) and early degenerative joint disease. Other skeletal anomalies (incl. varus or valgus deformities, osteochondritis dissecans, abnormal carpal shape, free articular bodies) and mild myopathy have also been reported.

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Last updated: 1/23/2018

Symptoms Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

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Medical Terms	Other Names	Learn More: HPO ID
80%-99% of people have these symptoms
Abnormality of epiphysis morphology	Abnormal shape of end part of bone	0005930
Osteoarthritis	Degenerative joint disease	0002758
30%-79% of people have these symptoms
Arthralgia	Joint pain	0002829
Gait disturbance	Abnormal gait Abnormal walk Impaired gait [ more ]	0001288
Hip dysplasia		0001385
Limitation of joint mobility	Decreased joint mobility Decreased mobility of joints Limited joint mobility Limited joint motion [ more ]	0001376
Micromelia	Smaller or shorter than typical limbs	0002983
Short stature	Decreased body height Small stature [ more ]	0004322
5%-29% of people have these symptoms
Genu valgum	Knock knees	0002857
Genu varum	Outward bow-leggedness Outward bowing at knees [ more ]	0002970
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal dominant inheritance		0000006
Childhood onset	Symptoms begin in childhood	0011463
Epiphyseal dysplasia		0002656
Flattened epiphysis	Flat end part of bone	0003071
Irregular epiphyses	Irregular end part of long bone	0010582
Knee osteoarthritis		0005086
Mild short stature		0003502
Short palm		0004279
Small epiphyses	Small end part of bone	0010585
Waddling gait	'Waddling' gait Waddling walk [ more ]	0002515

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Last updated: 12/1/2018

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Diagnosis Diagnosis

Making a diagnosis for a genetic or rare disease can often be challenging. Healthcare professionals typically look at a person’s medical history, symptoms, physical exam, and laboratory test results in order to make a diagnosis. The following resources provide information relating to diagnosis and testing for this condition. If you have questions about getting a diagnosis, you should contact a healthcare professional.

Testing Resources

The Genetic Testing Registry (GTR) provides information about the genetic tests for this condition. The intended audience for the GTR is health care providers and researchers. Patients and consumers with specific questions about a genetic test should contact a health care provider or a genetics professional.

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You can find more tips in our guide, How to Find a Disease Specialist. We also encourage you to explore the rest of this page to find resources that can help you find specialists.

Healthcare Resources

To find a medical professional who specializes in genetics, you can ask your doctor for a referral or you can search for one yourself. Online directories are provided by the American College of Medical Genetics and the National Society of Genetic Counselors. If you need additional help, contact a GARD Information Specialist. You can also learn more about genetic consultations from Genetics Home Reference.

Organizations Organizations

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

Organizations Supporting this Disease

Little People of America, Inc.
250 El Camino Real, Suite 201
Tustin, CA 92780
Toll-free: 888-572-2001
Telephone: 714-368-3689
Fax: 714-368-3367
E-mail: info@lpaonline.org
Website: http://www.lpaonline.org/

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Learn More Learn More

These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

In-Depth Information

The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Orphanet is a European reference portal for information on rare diseases and orphan drugs. Access to this database is free of charge.
PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia 2. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

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