Osteopetrosis infantil

osteopetrosis infantil pdf 1 osteopetrosis pdf 2 osteopetrosis tratamiento 3 osteopetrosis síntomas 4 Osteopetrosis is a congenital metabolic bone disease caused by defective osteoclastic resorption of immature bone that presents with increased frequency of long bone fractures, cranial nerve palsies, and low back pain. 5 Infantile autosomal recessive osteopetrosis is one of three subtypes of osteopetrosis and the most severe form. The correct and early diagnosis of infantile osteopetrosis is important for management of complications and for future genetic counselling. 6 Overview of Osteopetroses 7 Osteopetroses 8 osteopetrosis infantil3 9 osteopetrosis infantil1 10 Osteopetrosis that occurs in infancy may be fatal if not treated. There is no cure, but some treatments can help relieve problems caused by the disorders. (See also Overview of Bone Disorders in Children.) Osteopetroses result from abnormalities in certain genes. These abnormal genes are hereditary. That is, they may be passed down from parent. 11 Osteopetroses are familial disorders characterized by increased bone density and skeletal modeling abnormalities. 12