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Rib osteolysis

MedGen UID:
462799
Concept ID:
C3151449
Finding
Synonym: Osteolysis of ribs
 
HPO: HP:0034047

Definition

Osteolysis (destruction of bone through bone resorption with removal or loss of calcium) localized to a rib. [from HPO]

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Nestor-Guillermo progeria syndrome
MedGen UID:
462796
Concept ID:
C3151446
Disease or Syndrome
Nestor-Guillermo progeria syndrome (NGPS) is an autosomal recessive disorder characterized by lipoatrophy, osteoporosis, and very severe osteolysis. Patients have no cardiovascular impairment, diabetes mellitus, or hypertriglyceridemia, but suffer profound skeletal abnormalities that affect their quality of life. Onset is after 2 years of age, and lifespan is relatively long (summary by Cabanillas et al., 2011).

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PubMed

Molto JE
Am J Phys Anthropol 1990 Dec;83(4):439-47. doi: 10.1002/ajpa.1330830405. PMID: 2275481

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