Osteopetrosis
Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis probable
Citation, DOI, disclosures and case data
Citation:
Patel M, Osteopetrosis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 04 Jun 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-9142
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9142
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Maulik S Patel had no recorded disclosures.
View Maulik S Patel's current disclosuresCase published:
20 Mar 2010
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18 times, by 5 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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28 May 2010
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Presentation
Foot pain. No history of trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
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Osteopetrosis
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Frontal

Diffuse bony sclerosis with sandwich vertebrae noted.
Case Discussion
This patient reported his brother has "white bones", presumably a family history of osteopetrosis.
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