ISSN:
1435-232X
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Two families with familial neurogenic acro-osteolysis are reported. According to the classification of Sprangeret al., these cases fall into the category of Giaccai type idiopathic osteolysis. In all cases, the primary site of the osteolytic process was at the phalangeal regions with skin ulceration and sensory disturbance. In kindred I, two siblings born to the parents of consanguineous marriage were affected, indicating autosomal recessive inhereitance. In kindred II, cousin affection was observed. The terms “familial neurogenic acro-osteolysis” used in human genetics and orthopaedic surgery and “a recessive form of hereditary sensory radicular neuropathy” used in neuro-medicine seem to indicate the same disease.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01876802
