Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia
Definition
Multiple epiphyseal dysplasias (MED/EDMs) are characterized by epiphyseal anomalies causing joint pain early in life, recurrent osteochondritis and early arthrosis. The EDMs are a heterogeneous group of diseases with variable expression classed as MED/EDMs 1-6.
Also known as Dominant Multiple Epiphyseal Dysplasia, EDM, MED, multiple epiphyseal dysplasia, multiple epiphyseal dysplasia (disease), Polyepiphyseal dysplasia — per MONDO