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Disabling Osteopetrosis in an Young Lady.

Gouranga Santra1, Shinjan Patra2, Partha Pratim Chakraborty3

  • 1Associate Professor.

The Journal of the Association of Physicians of India
|April 14, 2017
PubMed
Summary

This case study highlights Albers-Schonberg disease, a rare form of osteopetrosis. Early diagnosis and awareness are crucial for managing its disabling neurological and hematological complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Genetics
  • Skeletal Dysplasias
  • Bone Biology

Background:

  • Osteopetrosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by impaired osteoclastic bone resorption and subsequent bone sclerosis.
  • Albers-Schonberg disease, an autosomal dominant subtype, typically presents in young adults with a generally benign prognosis.

Observation:

  • A 17-year-old female presented with progressive weakness, pallor, vision loss, and hearing impairment over two years.
  • Radiographic imaging revealed generalized hyperostosis, particularly increased skull radio-opacity, and sinus hypopneumatization.
  • Bone scintigraphy demonstrated diffuse increased radiotracer uptake in the skull, indicative of heightened osteoblastic activity.

Findings:

  • The patient exhibited cranial nerve entrapment neuropathies and severe anemia, attributed to osteopetrosis.

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  • Bone marrow biopsy showed reactive changes and fibrosis, excluding granulomatous disease or malignancy.
  • The clinical presentation underscored the potential for severe complications despite the typically benign course of Albers-Schonberg disease.

    • Implications:

    • Increased clinical awareness is essential for the timely diagnosis of osteopetrosis and its varied manifestations.
    • Prompt diagnosis facilitates management strategies to mitigate debilitating neurological and hematological sequelae.
    • This case emphasizes the importance of recognizing osteopetrosis as a cause of cranial neuropathies and anemia in young adults.