Maffucci syndrome
(redirected from Kast syndrome)Maf·fuc·ci syn·drome
(mă-fū'chē), [MIM*166000]enchondromas of the limbs in association with venous and lymphaticovenous malformation; propensity to develop other benign or malignant tumors. The ipsilateral lower limb is usually involved, but the ipsilateral upper extremity or (rarely) a contralateral lower limb (usually isolated) may be included. Abdomen, flank, and back may rarely be included. Compare: Parkes Weber syndrome.
Synonym(s): dyschondroplasia with hemangiomas, Kast syndrome
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Maf·fuc·ci syn·drome
(mă-fū'chē sin'drōm)Enchondromas of the limbs in association with venous and lymphaticovenous malformation; propensity to develop other benign or malignant tumors.
Synonym(s): Kast syndrome.
Synonym(s): Kast syndrome.
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Maffucci,
Angelo, Italian physician, 1847-1903.Maffucci syndrome - enchondromatosis with multiple cavernous hemangiomas. Synonym(s): dyschondroplasia with hemangiomas
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