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Pyknodysostosis

Synonyms of Pyknodysostosis

PKND
PYCD
Pycnodysostosis

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Pyknodysostosis is a rare disorder that is inherited as an autosomal recessive genetic trait. This disorder is characterized by short stature, increased bone density (osteosclerosis/osteopetrosis), underdevelopment of the tips of fingers with absent or small nails, fragile bones that may fracture easily, abnormal or absent collarbone (clavicle), and skull abnormalities with a protruding forehead and bulge on the back of the skull caused by delayed suture closure.

Organizations related to Pyknodysostosis

AmeriFace
PO Box 751112
Las Vegas NV 89136
Phone #: 702-769-9264
800 #: 888-486-1209
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ameriface.org
Children's Craniofacial Association
13140 Coit Road
Dallas TX 75240
Phone #: 214-570-9099
800 #: 800-535-3643
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ccakids.com
Hide & Seek Foundation for Lysosomal Disease Research
4123 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood CA 91602-2828
Phone #: 818-762-8621
800 #: N/A
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.hideandseek.org
NIH/National Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Information Clearinghouse
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda MD 20892-3675
Phone #: 301-495-4484
800 #: 877-226-4267
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.niams.nih.gov/Health_Info

For a Complete Report

This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ? (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html