Autosomal recessive osteopetrosis

Case contributed by Wael Nemattalla
Diagnosis certain

Note widened costo-chondral junctions; typical metaphyseal lucent bands and lost bony cortico-medullary differentiation. Incidentally seen is large scrotal hernia containing bowel loops.

Case Discussion

Neonate with typical features of autosomal recessive type of osteopetrosis.

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