Osteodystrophy

Osteodystrophy
Osteodystrophy
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 Q78.9
ICD-9 756.50
DiseasesDB 31985

Osteodystrophy is a general term for a dystrophic growth of the bone. It is defective bone development that is usually attributable to renal disease or to disturbances in calcium and phosphorus metabolism.

One form is renal osteodystrophy.



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