Conditions / Genetic

autosomal recessive osteopetrosis 6

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An osteopetrosis characterized by autosomal recessive inheritance of that has_material_basis_in mutation in the PLEKHM1 gene on chromosome 17q21.31.

Signs and symptoms

  • Osteopetrosis
  • Cortical sclerosis of the iliac wing
  • Dense metaphyseal bands
  • Erlenmeyer flask deformity of the femurs

Also known as: OPTB6; autosomal recessive osteopetrosis intermediate form