Orthopaedic problems in patients with pycnodysostosis
Lyritis, G.; Rapidis, A.; Dimitracopoulos, B.
Progress in Clinical and Biological Research 104: 199-204
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0361-7742 PMID: 7163266 Document Number: 192257
Two new cases of pycnodysostosis are reported with emphasis to some findings not discussed in the literature. Mandibular osteomyelitis seems to be a characteristic feature of the disease because of impaired bone vascularity and abnormal dentition. Multiple fractures also occur during the second decade of life. This coincidence may be attributed to increased skeletal growth during this period of life.