Osteosclerosis
Osteosclerosis Causes
Some of the primary causes of Osteosclerosis some underlying diseases such as prostrate cancer, myelofibrosis, Erdheim-Chester disease, sclerosteosis and hemangioma.
Osteosclerosis 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.
Osteosclerosis Symptoms and Signs
The symptoms that are associated with this disease are fractures, optic atrophy, protruding forehead, bone pain, facial palsy, osteomyelitis and anemia.
Osteosclerosis 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.