Skull Base Osteopetrosis


KEY FACTS

Terminology

  • Rare heritable metabolic bone disease with defective bone remodeling resulting in overproduction of immature bone

  • Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis (AROP): Childhood severe form

  • Autosomal dominant osteopetrosis (ADOP): Adult benign, less severe form

You're Reading a Preview

Become a Clinical Tree membership for Full access and enjoy Unlimited articles

Become membership

If you are a member. Log in here