Presentation
Bone pain and anemia.
Patient Data
Age: Young
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteopetrosis
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There is diffuse sclerosis of the distal radius, ulna, carpal bones, metacarpals and all phalanges. No fracture noted.
Case Discussion
Osteopetrosis is also called Albers-Schonberg disease. This is a rare disease due to defective osteoclastic activity. It has two varieties, infantile autosomal recessive and benign adult autosomal dominant variety. The patient can present with fracture or anemia when there is a compromise of bone marrow.
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