Osteopetrosis

Osteopetrosis

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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