Osteoclastoma
A tumor of bone characterized by massive destruction of the end (epiphysis) of a long bone. The site most commonly struck by this tumor is the knee ? the far end of the femur and the near end of the tibia. The tumor is often coated by new bony growth and may grow aggressively. It may cause pain and restricts movement. Treatment is by surgery. Also known as giant cell tumor of bone.
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- Osteodystrophy
A bone disorder that adversely affects bone growth. See also renal osteodystrophy.
- Osteodystrophy, renal
A bone disorder that adversely affects bone growth and is caused by chronic kidney failure (renal disease). Osteo?dystrophy can require treatment with vitamin D. Also known as kidney osteodystrophy.
- Osteogenesis imperfecta
A group of inherited connective tissue diseases, all of which result from mutations that affect collagen in connective tissue in the body, and all of which result in fragile bones. The best known types of osteogenesis imperfecta are types I and II. Also known as brittle bone disease.
- Osteogenesis imperfecta congenita
Osteogenesis imperfecta type II.
- Osteogenesis imperfecta tarda
Osteogenesis imperfecta type I.