There is no cure for hemihyperplasia and treatment depends on the cause of your child's hemihyperplasia. Your child may be recommended to see an orthopedics provider for treatment of abnormal limb size.

Can hemihypertrophy be fixed?

There is no cure for hemihyperplasia. Treatment is centered on screening the patient for tumor growth and treating the tumors. For abnormal limb size, orthopedic treatment and corrective shoes can be recommended.

Can hemihypertrophy affect the brain?

Vascular anomalies in the affected limbs are common in congenital hemihypertrophy, and neurological abnormalities and hypertrophy of the brain have been reported.