Intermediate osteopetrosis
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Intermediate osteopetrosis
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Description: |
A rare, genetic primary bone dysplasia with increased bone density characterized by susceptibility to fractures after minor trauma, anemia, and characteristic skeletal radiographic changes, such as sandwich vertebra, bone-within-bone appearance, Erlenmeyer-shaped femoral metaphysis, and mild osteosclerosis of the skull base. Dental anomalies and visual impairment secondary to optic nerve compression have been rarely described.
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ORPHAcode: |
210110
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Synonyms: |
Autosomal recessive intermediate osteopetrosis
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Created: |
13 May 2019 - 01:02
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Changed: |
22 Jun 2023 - 16:14
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