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Which are the causes of Osteopetrosis?

Causes of Osteopetrosis explained: genetic and environmental factors, reviewed against medical sources, plus patient perspectives.

Osteopetrosis causes
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genetic mutation. Inherited, novel mutation.

Posted May 17, 2017 by María Ximena 1071
It takes a specific gene by BOTH the MOM and DAD. It passes to the children but cannot pass on unless they marry someone with that gene hence the rarity.

Posted Jul 26, 2017 by Chuck 2001
It's a hereditary disease

Posted Jul 31, 2017 by Karen 1160
I was told it was the result of both my parents being carriers but after they were tested they could not explain why I have it

Posted Sep 28, 2017 by Mary 2550
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Causes geneticas essentially.

Posted Sep 15, 2017 by Paula 2500

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Osteopetrosis life expectancy

What is the life expectancy of someone with Osteopetrosis?

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Celebrities with Osteopetrosis

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Is Osteopetrosis hereditary?

Is Osteopetrosis hereditary?

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Is Osteopetrosis contagious?

Is Osteopetrosis contagious?

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ICD9 and ICD10 codes of Osteopetrosis

ICD10 code of Osteopetrosis and ICD9 code

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Natural treatment of Osteopetrosis

Is there any natural treatment for Osteopetrosis?

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Living with Osteopetrosis

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I found out I had very dense bones by accident after taking an x-ray for a possible broken wrist. Aside from breaking both knee caps (a year apart) I didn't think much about the disease until I was in my mid 40's. At that time I began having horrific...
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hello, I'm a 16 year old young lady that has had osteopetrosis since I was 6 months old! I had a bone marrow transplant back In 2010 when I was 10 years old, and im getting ready for another one in august🌸 I've broken over 70+ bones! Please pr...

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I'm 66 yrs old with ADO 11 and will soon be looking for orthopedic surgeons who will be willing to explore possibility of total hip replacement due to degenerative osteoarthritis w osteopetrosis.    Know of any specialists on the East Coast of the ...

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