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Location: http://www.uhrad.com/msiarc/msi036.htm

Description: Osteopetrosis is the general name for a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by increased bone mass and increased skeletal radiopacity. The different forms of osteopetrosis are all characterized by failure of osteoclast to resorb bone, with resultant increase in the amount of bone.

Type: Case Study
Author/Contact: Not available
Institution: University Hospital Cleveland
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Language: English

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Added: Sun Dec 17 2006