Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2:

Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2: Introduction

Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2: A rare disorder (described in two patients) which has similar symptoms to the genetic condition called Camurati Engelmann disease but the genetic defect responsible for type 1 is not present in type 2. Type 2 has additional bone abnormalities which were noted on radiographs. Patients tend to suffer flare-ups of their condition which is accompanied by severe pain which may leave the patient incapacitated. Flare-ups can be triggered or made worse by stress, exhaustion, exercise, growth spurts, standing too long, walking too long, infection, illness, injury, surgery, cold weather and sudden changes in air pressure. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2 is available below.

Symptoms of Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

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Treatments for Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

Corticosteroids may benefit some patients by reducing pain and weakness
Painkillers may be needed to help with pain management
Other therapies which may provide relief includes massage, stretching, heat therapy and relaxation therapy
Patients must be regularly monitor abnormal bone growth which can affect hearing or vision in some cases if the skull bones are involved
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Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2:

Vision impairment - due to bone growth problems
Hearing impairment - due to bone growth problems
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Causes of Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

Less Common Symptoms of Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

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Misdiagnosis and Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

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