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Osteopoikilosis

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Definition: An asymptomatic, autosomal dominant trait in which pea-sized sclerotic spots, prominent in the metaphyseal area, are accompanied by unique cutaneous lesions. These are yellowish papules or plaques with increased elastin content. (From Cecil Textbook of Medicine, 19th ed, pp1434-35)  a form of osteosclerosis    Other names Osteopoikiloses
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Buschke-Ollendorff syndrome  0   *Osteopoikilosis *Skin Diseases, Genetic.
Osteopoikilosis and dacryocystitis  0   *Dacryocystitis *Osteopoikilosis.

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