Osteopetrosis features are an increase in bone density, diffuse and focal sclerosis, modeling defects at metaphysis, pathological fractures, osteomyelitis, and dental abnormalities are features. Complications: Decrease development of bone marrow– Fatal Bony encroachment on cranial foramina–Deafness, optic atrophy, facial paralysis Etiology of Osteopetrosis Unknown Severe forms are Autosomal Recessive (AR) Mild forms are Autosomal Dominant […]
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Skeletal dysplasia is a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by different forms of presentation altering skeletal growth and development. Skeletal Dysplasia has been classified according to the following four headings described below. A. Osteochondrodysplasias Conditions primarily affect physis Achondroplasia Hypochondroplasia Conditions primarily affecting the epiphysis Multiple epiphyseal dysplasias Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasias Conditions primarily affecting the metadiaphysis […]
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