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The acro-osteolysis syndrome: Morphologic and biochemical studies
The Journal of Pediatrics
|April 1, 1976
Summary
Acro-osteolysis syndrome involves bone dissolution, particularly in fingers and toes, alongside skeletal and cranial abnormalities. Research suggests a potential structural protein defect underlies this rare genetic disorder.
Area of Science:
- Medical Genetics
- Skeletal Biology
- Cellular Morphology
Background:
- Acro-osteolysis syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by distinctive skeletal abnormalities.
- Key features include dissolution of terminal phalanges, cranial malformations, and generalized skeletal fragility.