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autosomal recessive osteopetrosis 5

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An osteopetrosis characterized by autosomal recessive inheritance that has_material_basis_in mutation in the OSTM1 gene on chromosome 6q21.

Signs and symptoms

  • Hypochromic microcytic anemia
  • Seizure
  • Mydriasis
  • Cranial hyperostosis
  • Proptosis
  • Increased total leukocyte count
  • Facial palsy
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Osteopetrosis
  • Increased bone mineral density

Also known as: OPTB5; infantile malignant osteopetrosis 3