Web Directory

» American Academy of Family Physicians: Osteopetrosis
   Article on this condition, its three variants, an illustrative case, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and management.
   http://www.aafp.org/afp/980315ap/carolino.html

» GeneReviews: CLCN7-Related Osteopetrosis
   Technical article on this bone disorder associated with the gene CLCN7.
   http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/bookshelf/br.fcgi?book=gene&part=clcn7

» International Osteopetrosis Association
   Aims to support research into disorders in bone metabolism and assist sufferers, especially osteopetrosis. Includes some family stories and provides information on the disorder for members of the public and for medical professionals.
   http://www.internationalosteopetrosisassociation.org/

» NORD: Osteopetrosis
   Provides information on this disease, its synonyms and subdivisions. Includes links to various related organizations.
   http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Osteopetrosis

» Osteopetrosis
   Personal site set up by the mother of Kaleb who has the autosomal dominant form of the disease. Includes information about osteopetrosis and its complications, treatment and research.
   http://my.oh.voyager.net/37/EF/lmdavis/osteopetrosis/

» Osteopetrosis Support Trust
   Provides information for families affected by the severe form of the disease called malignant infantile osteopetrosis. Includes some personal stories.
   http://www.osteopetrosis.co.uk/

» Patient UK: Osteopetrosis
   Factsheet on this rare genetic disorder including its epidemiology, presentation, differential diagnosis, investigations, management, complications and prognosis.
   http://www.patient.co.uk/doctor/Osteopetrosis.htm

» Wikipedia: Osteopetrosis
   Encyclopedia article on this rare inherited disorder in which the bones harden and become denser, including its pathogenesis, symptoms, differential diagnosis and treatment.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osteopetrosis