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Hyperphosphatasemia: report of three cases.

A Bonakdarpour1, C Maldjian, S Weiss

  • 1Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA.

European Journal of Radiology
|August 10, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Hyperphosphatasemia, a congenital bone dysplasia, presents with diagnostic skeletal abnormalities in early childhood. Radiographic findings mimic Paget's disease, aiding in diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Genetics
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Hyperphosphatasemia is a rare congenital bone dysplasia.
  • Its skeletal manifestations can be mistaken for Paget's disease due to similar biochemical markers and radiographic features.

Observation:

  • This study details radiographic findings in three pediatric cases of hyperphosphatasemia.
  • Clinical presentation includes skull deformity, delayed weight-bearing, and limb bowing.

Findings:

  • Key radiographic features include long bone bowing, cortical thickening, osteopenia, coarsened trabeculae, medullary expansion, and calvarial thickening.
  • Histological analysis reveals absent lamellar bone and haversian systems, thick osteoid, and increased osteoclasts.

Implications:

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  • Accurate radiographic identification is crucial for diagnosing hyperphosphatasemia.
  • Understanding these features aids in differentiating it from other bone disorders like Paget's disease.
  • Further research into its genetic basis (autosomal recessive or dominant) is warranted.