A group of uncommon hereditary bone disorders which result in increased bone density (‘marble bones’) and increased bone fragility (‘osteosclerosis fragilis’). In some cases, excessive bone growth places pressure on the nerves that run through the bones. Also known as Albers–Schönberg disease.
an inherited disorder characterized by an increase in bone density; in severe forms the bone marrow cavity may be obliterated
a rare, genetic disorder due to markedly decreased bone resorption as a result of several different osteoclastic abnormalities
A hereditary bone disorder marked by a failure of the osteoclasts to resorb bone, resulting in increased bone mass of inferior quality. Symptoms include bone pain, bone fractures (which have difficulty healing), and degenerative arthritis. [See: Fluoride & Osteopetrosis
Inherited condition in which the bones become denser
A rare hereditary disorder in which bones become harder and more dense, causing them to break more easily.
Increased bone density resulting from prenatal fetal bone that has not converted to cancellous bone
Rare, hereditary disease in which the bones are too dense. Common symptoms include bone pain and fractures. Retinal degeneration may occur; it results in vision loss.
Generalized hereditary condition consisting of excessive bone mineralization, resulting in altered stature, frequent fractures, lack of bone marrow hematopoietic function, and a tendency for severe osteomyelitis of the jaws.
A disorder of the bones in which hardening of tissue obliterates the marrow, leading to bone failure which may cause early death. (Read about " Bone Diseases and Conditions")
A disease of the bones where the bones get very hard and the bone marrow cannot grow.
Osteopetrosis / marble bone disease, Albers-Schonberg disease / is an extremely rare inherited disorder whereby the bones harden, becoming denser.