| Literature DB >> 22460749 |
Laura Masi1, Alberto Falchetti, Maria Luisa Brandi.
Abstract
The avascular necrosis of bone is characterized by an abnormality of tissue that can occur whenever a disease process causes major cell stress. Some evidence supports a role for genetic factors in some avascular necrosis suggesting that gene mutations could play a role in the pathogenesis of osteonecrosis. These genetic studies provide hope that tools for identifying high risk patients will be available in the future.Entities:
Year: 2007 PMID: 22460749 PMCID: PMC2781181
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Cases Miner Bone Metab ISSN: 1724-8914