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Sclerosteosis in old age

A H Barnard, H Hamersma, J H Kretzmar

    South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
    |September 6, 1980
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    Sclerosteosis, a rare bone overgrowth disorder, typically leads to severe complications. However, this study suggests that its progression may slow in later life, allowing for survival into old age in exceptional cases.

    Area of Science:

    • Medical Genetics
    • Skeletal Dysplasias
    • Rare Diseases

    Background:

    • Sclerosteosis is a rare genetic disorder characterized by excessive bone formation.
    • This condition often leads to significant morbidity, including facial deformities and neurological complications due to increased intracranial pressure.
    • Sudden death in adulthood is a common outcome, making survival into old age highly unusual.

    Observation:

    • Investigated two elderly patients with sclerosteosis.
    • Analyzed clinical and radiographic features of these patients.
    • Examined the long-term progression of the disease.

    Findings:

    • The rate of sclerosteosis progression appears to diminish in later life.
    • Exceptional cases of survival into old age are possible.

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  • Disease progression is not always uniformly severe throughout life.

    • Implications:

    • Suggests a potential for slower disease progression in advanced age.
    • Highlights the possibility of long-term survival in select sclerosteosis patients.
    • Informs potential future therapeutic strategies and prognostic assessments for sclerosteosis.