Definition:
Osteosclerosis is a very rare disorder that is characterized primarily by an abnormal increase in the bone density. This means as the old bone is not resorbed and is not replaced with a new bone. This is why it is also known as the marble bone disease.
Treatment:
Since osteosclesoris is primarily considered to be not a disease, there is no treatment required for it. However, regular x-rays are recommended to check the progress of the disorder, if there is any.
Symptoms and Signs:
The symptoms that are associated with this disease are fractures, optic atrophy, protruding forehead, bone pain, facial palsy, osteomyelitis and anemia.
Causes:
Some of the primary causes of Osteosclerosis some underlying diseases such as prostrate cancer, myelofibrosis, Erdheim-Chester disease, sclerosteosis and hemangioma.
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