Albright’s syndrome

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Albright’s syndrome

pathology

Also known as: polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, pseudohypoparathyroidism

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bone disease

In bone disease: Congenital bone diseases
Multiple abnormalities occur in polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, in which affected bone is replaced by fibrous connective-tissue matrix. The condition may cause multiple deformities that require surgical correction.
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fibrous dysplasia

In fibrous dysplasia
Polyostotic fibrous dysplasia is characterized by masses of fibroblasts and woven bone.
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parathyroid hormone deficiency

In parathyroid gland: Diseases of the parathyroid glands
The other is pseudohypoparathyroidism, in which there is kidney or bone resistance to the action of parathormone.
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In parathyroid hormone
A condition known as pseudohypoparathyroidism arises when kidney or bone tissues are resistant to PTH.
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