Hemihyperplasia, Isolated [Supplementary Concept]
A hereditary autosomal dominant abnormality of CELL PROLIFERATION leading to asymmetric overgrowth of one or more regions of the body. The incidence of isolated hemihyperplasia is estimated to be 1 in 86,000. Idiopathic hemihypertrophy is associated with increased risk of EMBRYONAL CANCERS in childhood, particularly WILMS TUMOR. Has been mapped to chromosome 11. OMIM: 235000
Date introduced: November 5, 2012
MeSH Unique ID: C565524
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Entry Terms:
- Hemihypertrophy, Isolated
- Hemi 3 Syndrome
- Hemihyperplasia