Conditions / Genetic

autosomal recessive osteopetrosis 4

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An osteopetrosis characterized by autosomal recessive inheritance that has_material_basis_in homozygous or compound heterozygous mutation in the CLCN7 gene on chromosome 16p13.

Signs and symptoms

  • Osteopetrosis
  • Increased bone mineral density
  • Anemia
  • Petechiae
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Optic disc pallor
  • Facial palsy
  • Sclerotic vertebral endplates
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Visual impairment

Also known as: OPTB4; infantile malignant osteopetrosis 2