Osteosclerosis (Subscribe)

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Melorheostosis (2): A form of osteosclerosis or hyperostosis extending in a linear track through one of the long bones of an extremity, and consisting of proliferated ivory-like new bone. "Melo-" is from the Greek, limb and "-rheostosis" refers to streaks (rheo- from the Greek, flow), in the bones. OCOSH Code C05.116.099.708.702.593_bd_dbd_ocdys_os_mo
Osteopetrosis (6): Excessive formation of dense trabecular bone leading to pathological fractures; OSTEITIS; SPLENOMEGALY with infarct; ANEMIA; and extramedullary hemopoiesis (HEMATOPOIESIS, EXTRAMEDULLARY). Synonyms Albers Schoenberg Disease Marble Bone Disease Osteosclerosis Fragilis OCOSH Code C05.116.099.708.702.678_bd_dbd_ocdys_os_op

Osteopoikilosis (1): An asymptomatic, autosomal dominant trait in which pea-sized sclerotic spots, prominent in the metaphyseal area, are accompanied by unique cutaneous lesions. These are yellowish papules or plaques with increased elastin content. OCOSH Code C05.116.099.708.702.685_bd_dbd_ocdys_os_opk