Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome

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Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome

Synonyms: HHML

Hemihyperplasia-multiple lipomatosis syndrome is a rare genetic overgrowth syndrome characterized by non- progressive asymmetrical moderate hemihyperplasia (frequently affecting the limbs) associated with slow growing painless multiple recurrent subcutaneous lipomatous masses distributed throughout entire body (in particular back torso extremities fingers axillae). Superficial vascular malformations may also be associated. Increased risk of intra-abdominal embryonal malignancies may be associated.

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Advocacy Organizations

Collaborative Research Advocacy for Vascular Anomalies Network (CaRAVAN)

As the research-based umbrella organization for all vascular anomalies, we are on a mission to develop a unified network of patients and their families, advocates, researchers, and clinicians who influence research from initial concept and design to patient care delivery

My Faulty Gene

My Faulty Gene is a nonprofit organization which provides information and assistance to any individual whose family medical history suggests genetic testing might be helpful in identifying an increased risk of disease due to a genetic mutation. We believe that everyone in need of genetic testing should have access to it.

My Little Sunshine Foundation

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Project FAVA

Project FAVA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit patient advocacy group that promotes awareness of fibro-adipose vascular anomalies, educates patients, their families, and the global community, and provides helpful resources to those with FAVA. Project FAVA also advances research to move the needle towards more effective and less invasive treatment options for FAVA patients.

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