Gamuts

Localized large epiphyses

Local gigantism or localised gigantism is a condition in which a certain part of the body acquires larger than normal size due to excessive growth of the anatomical structures or abnormal accumulation of substances. It is more common in fingers and toes, where it is termed macrodactyly. [Source: Wikipedia ]

May Be Caused by
Arteriovenous malformation
Chronic infectious arthritis
Coxa magna and plana
Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica
Healed Legg-Perthes disease
Healing fracture
Hemangioma
Hemophilic hemarthrosis
Idiopathic localized gigantism
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Localized hyperemia
Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia Schmid type
Neurofibromatosis
Open reduction with internal fixation
Proteus syndrome
Surgery
May Be Caused by
Arteriovenous malformation
Chronic infectious arthritis
Coxa magna and plana
Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica
Healed Legg-Perthes disease
Healing fracture
Hemangioma
Hemophilic hemarthrosis
Idiopathic localized gigantism
Juvenile chronic arthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Localized hyperemia
Metaphyseal chondrodysplasia Schmid type
Neurofibromatosis
Open reduction with internal fixation
Proteus syndrome
Surgery


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