Camurati-Engelmann Syndrome

Overview

An autosomal dominant form of dysplasia that is characterized by progressive thickening of diaphyseal cortex of long bones. Mutations in the gene that encodes TRANSFORMING GROWTH FACTOR BETA1 are one cause of this disorder.

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Quick facts about Camurati-Engelmann Syndrome

Topic type

Condition

Category

Orthopaedics

MeSH classification

C05.116.099.708.180|C16.320.144

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