title: Osteopetrosis in pregnancy: a rare case report.
abstract: Osteopetrosis is a genetic syndrome characterized by the failure of osteoclasts to resorb bone. This leads to skeletal fragility despite increased bone mass, with fractures, dental abscesses, osteoarthritis and scoliosis being the most common complications. There are few reports of patients with type II osteopetrosis undergoing pregnancy and delivery. This case outlines the management of pregnancy and a successful delivery in a woman with this rare condition.
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anu Research Centre, University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital , Wilton, Cork , Republic of Ireland.
authors: Michaela
authors: M
authors: Peer
authors: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Anu Research Centre, University College Cork, Cork University Maternity Hospital , Wilton, Cork , Republic of Ireland.
authors: Keelin
authors: K
authors: O'Donoghue
keywords: Albers-Schoenberg disease; marble bone disease; osteopetrosis; pregnancy