| Literature DB >> 19030245 |
Abdul-Latif H Hamdan1, Mona M Nabulsi, Firas T Farhat, Rashid K Haidar, Nabil S Fuleihan.
Abstract
Osteopetrosis is a genetically determined bone disease resulting from malfunction of osteoclastic activity, leading to excessive deposition of immature bone. This may result in complete agenesis of the paranasal sinuses, oral complications and multiple cranial neuropathies. The case of a 12-year-old boy with osteopetrosis is presented.Entities:
Keywords: Agenesis; Cartilage; Cheek swelling; Deafness; Osteopetrosis; Sinuses
Year: 2006 PMID: 19030245 PMCID: PMC2435323 DOI: 10.1093/pch/11.1.37
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Paediatr Child Health ISSN: 1205-7088 Impact factor: 2.253