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Osteopetrorickets and calcium homeostasis in children with osteopetrosis: an endocrinological single-center study

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 13 Aug 2026, 00:00

Osteopetrorickets and calcium homeostasis in children with osteopetrosis: an endocrinological single-center study

Examines calcium and mineral disturbances, clinical features, and treatment outcomes in children with inherited high bone density disorders and rickets-like mineralization defects.

Key Takeaways
  • Short stature was observed in 13 of 17 patients (76.4%)
  • Ophthalmologic abnormalities were present in 10 patients (58.8%)
  • TCIRG1 was the most frequent mutation, followed by CLCN7, TNFSF11, TNFRSF11A , and CA2
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