With only 300 cases so far identified, Melo is one of the hardest bone diseases to spot.

As can be gathered from the articles, reports and expert views featured throughout the site, the cases studied so far indicate that adults generally complain of pain, joint stiffness and progressive deformity.

In children, the condition affects mainly the bones of the extremities and pelvis, and may result in limb length inequality and deformity.

The most common (and reliable) method used to identify the disease is x-ray; on which the bone growth appears as flowing candle wax.