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Bone Structural Characteristics and Response to Bisphosphonate Treatment in Children With Hajdu-Cheney Syndrome.
The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism - 1 Nov 2017
Sakka Sophia, Gafni Rachel I, Davies Justin H, Clarke Bart, Tebben Peter, Samuels Mark, Saraff Vrinda, Klaushofer Klaus, Fratzl-Zelman Nadja, Roschger Paul, Rauch Frank, Högler Wolfgang
Abstract excerpt
Context: Hajdu-Cheney syndrome (HJCYS) is a rare, multisystem bone disease caused by heterozygous mutations in the NOTCH2 gene. Histomorphometric and bone ultrastructural analyses in children have not been reported and sparse evidence exists on response to bisphosphonate (BP) therapy. Objective: To investigate clinical and bone histomorphometric characteristics, bone matrix mineralization, and the response of...
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