Paget disease of bone
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-006252
A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Paget disease of bone occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, skull, and lower spine. It is most common in older individuals, and may lead to bone pain, deformities, and fractures. Also called osteitis deformans.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-006252 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | osteitis deformans |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A chronic condition in which both the breakdown and regrowth of bone are increased. Paget disease of bone occurs most frequently in the pelvic and leg bones, skull, and lower spine. It is most common in older individuals, and may lead to bone pain, deformities, and fractures. Also called osteitis deformans.",
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