My son has just been diagnosed with Albers-Schonberg disease. I understand this is a bone disease. What else can you tell me?
Albers-Schonberg disease, also known as osteopetrosis is a rare bone disease. It is inherited and can show up in early infancy or childhood. The most common problems are bone pain, bone fracture, and infection. Arthritis can become a problem later in life. Osteopetrosis can be a serious condition with blindness and deafness occurring. This type of osteopetrosis requires a bone marrow transplant. Without the transplant, life expectancy can be cut short. This disease has different forms with varying severities. You'll want to find out what form your son has and seek proper medical care for him.
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