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Murali
Muraliabout 7 years ago
What is the diagnosis?

What is the diagnosis?

33-year-old woman with short stature presented with a patella fracture with increased bone density and acro-osteolysis of the distal phalanges. A) Scleroderma B) Osteopetrosis C) Hyperparathyroidism D) Pycnodysostosis

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about 7 years ago

pycnodysostosis Pycnodysostosis is an autosomal recessive lysosomal storage disorder caused by a mutation in the gene encoding the enzyme cathepsin K. Features of pycnodysostosis include short stature and acro-osteolysis. 

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about 7 years ago

Classical example of pycnodysostosis, increased bone density, short stature (pyknic), frequent fractures and osteolysis of distal phalanges.

about 7 years ago

B

about 7 years ago

False

about 7 years ago

B

about 7 years ago

B?

about 7 years ago

It's D (Pycnodysostosis)

about 7 years ago

Classical pycnodysostosis. Autosomal recessive disease.

about 7 years ago

D

about 7 years ago

B

about 7 years ago

D

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