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My dad had perthes as a child, & i have hemihypertrophy w/leg discrepancies as a child. my kid had an osteochondromas removed and now has (hsd) are these disorders connected are caused by same underline condition?

Q: my dad had perthes as a child, & i have hemihypertrophy w/leg discrepancies as a child. my kid had an osteochondromas removed and now has (hsd) are these disorders connected are caused by same underline condition?

: These are distinct conditions. HSD is a spectrum of conditions and more information may be found on the Enhler-Danos organization website.

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Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

These are distinct conditions. HSD is a spectrum of conditions and more information may be found on the Enhler-Danos organization website.

Answered 8/31/2022

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A member asked:

My dad had perthes as a child, & i have hemihypertrophy w/leg discrepancies as a child. my kid had an osteochondromas removed and now has (hsd) are these disorders connected are caused by same underline condition?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

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