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A Case of Fluorosis: Fluoride-Induced Osteopetrosis.

July 19, 2021 | Cureus | Almakadma AH, Almustanyir S, Aldalbahi H, Sherbeeni SM, AlHuzaim A. |
Introduction Case Presentation Discussion Conclusions Adult variants of osteopetrosis and fluorosis have similar symptoms and radiological findings including an increased bone mineral density. However, the underlying pathophysiology of increased bone density distinguishes osteopetrosis from fluorosis. Osteopetrosis is characterized by decreased bone resorption in contrast to fluorosis which is characterized by increased bone formation. Fluorosis can result in reversible muscu