Definition:
Maffucci syndrome, named after Angelo Maffucci, is usually presented by multiple enchondromas associated with multiple cavernous soft tissue hemangiomas.
Diagnosis:
No specific tests are used in detection of the clinical condition because it usually starts during childhood where the skin and bone develops unusually slow over time. (Kuwahara, R. T., & Rasberry, R. (2003). Maffucci syndrome).
Treatment:
No specific medical treatment is needed but those affected with it are advised to have regular check up for physical examination for evaluation of the changes in the skin and bones. In some cases, orthopedic surgeons are needed to evaluate bone changes.
Symptoms and Signs:
It has three main types of symptoms, to wit: Venous malformation or hemangioma, Benign cartilage tumor or enchondroma which may appear anywhere in the body; and bone deformities.
Causes:
Direct cause is not specifically known but familial pattern and gene inheritance are considered as the cause of present manifestation of the syndrome.
