Synonyms: Autosomal recessive intermediate osteopetrosis
A rare genetic primary bone dysplasia with increased bone density characterized by susceptibility to fractures after minor trauma anemia and characteristic skeletal radiographic changes such as sandwich vertebra bone-within-bone appearance Erlenmeyer-shaped femoral metaphysis and mild osteosclerosis of the skull base. Dental anomalies and visual impairment secondary to optic nerve compression have been rarely described.
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