Osteopetrosis is a genetic condition of increased bone mass, which is caused by defects in osteoclast formation and function. Both autosomal recessive and autosomal dominant forms exist, but this ...

Osteopetrosis can cause a number of serious, potentially life-threatening problems throughout the body. According to the US's National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases ...

Background Osteopetrosis is a rare, inherited, bone disorder, characterized by osteosclerosis, obliteration of the medullary cavity and calcified cartilage. The autosomal dominant form is compatible ...

Malignant Infantile Osteopetrosis (MIOP) is a rare genetic disorder causing excessive bone density, leading to brittle bones, bone marrow failure, and neurological issues. It results from mutations in ...

CLINCH COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - Avery and Mollie James welcomed their first child four months ago. They had no idea that their son, Talon, would be diagnosed with autosomal recessive osteopetrosis at just ...

“This was a war of nerves and brains for both surgeons and the patient,” said Nguyen Dinh Hieu, Deputy Head of the Department for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics, of E Hospital in Hanoi. In general, ...