Synonyms: Familial doughnut lesions of skull
A rare primary bone dysplasia with decreased bone density disorder characterized by multiple doughnut-shaped hyperostotic or osteosclerotic calvarial lesions (manifesting with cranial lumps) associated with numerous pathologic fractures elevated serum alkaline phosphatase levels and osteopenia.
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