Pycnodysostosis- a rare disorder with distinctive craniofacial dysmorphia. A case report

• Main Authors: Anka Sharma (Author), Anirudh Upmanyu (Author), Amit R. Parate (Author), Vikrant O. Kasat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Pycnodysostosis is a rare autosomal recessive condition caused by the mutation of CTSK gene. CTSK regulates the activity of Cathepsin K which is responsible for osteoclast-mediated bone resorption. This mutation causes the bones to become dense, sclerotic, brittle, and thus, prone to fracture. Affec...