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Dysosteosclerosis

Dysosteosclerosis: Introduction

Dysosteosclerosis: A rare inherited condition characterized by bone development abnormalities (excessive hardening of bone and flattened vertebrae), characteristic facial features. Excessive bone growth at the base of the skull can damage the optic nerves and affect vision. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Dysosteosclerosis is available below.

Symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis

• Frequent fractures
• Progressive motor retardation
• Progressive mental retardation
• Reduced visual acuity
• Facial palsy
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 22 symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Dysosteosclerosis?

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Dysosteosclerosis: Complications

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• Blindness
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Causes of Dysosteosclerosis

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Disease Topics Related To Dysosteosclerosis

Research the causes of these diseases that are similar to, or related to, Dysosteosclerosis:

• Osteosclerosis
• Platyspondyly
• Short stature
• Frequent fractures
• Muscle atrophy
• Cranial nerve compression
• Flattened fingernails
• more related diseases...»

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Statistics for Dysosteosclerosis

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Dysosteosclerosis: Broader Related Topics

• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Bone or skeletal conditions
• Spine conditions
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Types of Dysosteosclerosis

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Definitions of Dysosteosclerosis:

A syndrome originally described as generalized bony changes with cranial nerve involvement, characterized mainly by osteosclerosis, platyspondyly, short stature, frequent fractures, muscle atrophy, cranial nerve compression, flattened fingernails, and poorly calcified dental enamel. Optic atrophy, hearing impairment, and mental retardation were reported in later cases. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Dysosteosclerosis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet

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