Hyperostosis corticalis generalisata

Overview

A rare genetic disorder characterized by increased thickening of the bones in the skull, jaw, collar bone, ribs and the main shaft of long bones. The thickening of the bones may compress some nerves resulting in vision and hearing impairment.

Symptoms

* Thickening of skull bone * Thickening of collar bone * Thickening of jaw bone * Thickening of rib bones * Thickening of main shaft of long bones