Benign osteopetrosis: a review of 42 cases showing two different platterns

摘要: Radiographs of 42 patients with benign osteopetrosis were reviewed. Clinical notes available for approximately half these. According to the classification Bollerslev and Andersen in 1987, 29 had type II disease whom 18 sustained fractures. Thirteen I disease; only one these Transverse banding metaphyses was a common feature it not seen any cases. This review confirms that are at high risk fracture, while not. The presence sclerotic metaphyseal bands distinguishes between two types, its being enough confirm II. However, absence is an indication disease, since all cases Banding does correlate liability fracture. Typing form important order anticipate fracture pattern.