Dysosteosclerosis
Overview
Dysosteosclerosis: A rare inherited condition characterized by bone development abnormalities (excessive hardening of bone and flattened vertebrae), characteristic facial features. Excessive bone growth at the base of the skull can damage the optic nerves and affect vision.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Dysosteosclerosis includes the 22 symptoms listed below: * Frequent fractures * Progressive motor retardation * Progressive mental retardation * Reduced visual acuity * Facial palsy * Short stature * Narrow mid-face * Beak-like nose * Small jaw * Abnormal teeth * Chalky teeth enamel * Premature tooth loss * Depressed skin plaques * Flattened nails * Head sclerosis * Narrow cranial nerve foramina * Vertebral punctuate sclerosis * Sclerotic changes in ribs * Sclerotic changes in sternum * Sclerotic changes in clavicle * Sclerotic changes in scapulae * Club-shaped tubular bones
Causes
* Chalky teeth enamel * Facial palsy * Progressive mental retardation * Reduced visual acuity * Short stature * Small jaw
Diagnosis
The phrase "signs of Dysosteosclerosis" should, strictly speaking, refer only to those signs and symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis that are not readily apparent to the patient. The word "symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis" is the more general meaning; see symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis. The signs and symptom information on this page attempts to provide a list of some possible signs and symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis. This medical information about signs and symptoms for Dysosteosclerosis has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Dysosteosclerosis signs or Dysosteosclerosis symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Dysosteosclerosis may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Dysosteosclerosis symptoms. Top