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Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2

Prevalence
Prevalence estimates on Rare Medical Network websites are calculated based on data available from numerous sources, including US and European government statistics, the NIH, Orphanet, and published epidemiologic studies. Rare disease population data is recognized to be highly variable, and based on a wide variety of source data and methodologies, so the prevalence data on this site should be assumed to be estimated and cannot be considered to be absolutely correct.

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Inheritance

Autosomal dominant A pathogenic variant in only one gene copy in each cell is sufficient to cause an autosomal dominant disease.

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Autosomal recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of each gene of the chromosome are needed to cause an autosomal recessive disease and observe the mutant phenotype.

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X-linked
dominant X-linked dominant inheritance, sometimes referred to as X-linked dominance, is a mode of genetic inheritance by which a dominant gene is carried on the X chromosome.

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X-linked
recessive Pathogenic variants in both copies of a gene on the X chromosome cause an X-linked recessive disorder.

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Mitochondrial or multigenic Mitochondrial genetic disorders can be caused by changes (mutations) in either the mitochondrial DNA or nuclear DNA that lead to dysfunction of the mitochondria and inadequate production of energy.

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Multigenic or multifactor Inheritance involving many factors, of which at least one is genetic but none is of overwhelming importance, as in the causation of a disease by multiple genetic and environmental factors.

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Other names (AKA)

CED2; Progressive diaphyseal dysplasia with striations of the bones

Categories

Congenital and Genetic Diseases

Summary

Camurati-Engelmann disease is a genetic condition that mainly affects the bones. People with this disease have increased bone density, particularly affecting the long bones of the arms and legs. In some cases, the skull and hip bones are also affected. The thickened bones can lead to pain in the arms and legs, a waddling walk, muscle weakness, and extreme tiredness. The age that symptoms begin varies greatly, but most people with this condition develop pain or weakness by adolescence.[1]

Camurati-Engelmann disease is caused by a mutation in the TGFB1 gene and inheritance is autosomal dominant.[1][2] In some cases, people have the gene mutation that causes Camurati-Engelmann disease but they never develop symptoms.[1] In others, symptoms are present, but a gene mutation cannot be found. These cases are referred to as Camurati-Engelmann disease type 2.[2]

Treatment for Camurati-Engelman disease depends on many factors including the signs and symptoms present in each person and the severity of the condition.[3] Treatment options to control symptoms may include corticosteroid therapy, losartan as an adjuvant therapy to minimize the need for steroids, pain medications, and craniectomy to reduce intracranial pressure and headaches.[3]

Symptoms

This table lists symptoms that people with this disease may have. For most diseases, symptoms will vary from person to person. People with the same disease may not have all the symptoms listed. This information comes from a database called the Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) . The HPO collects information on symptoms that have been described in medical resources. The HPO is updated regularly. Use the HPO ID to access more in-depth information about a symptom.

Medical Terms Other Names
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HPO ID
Percent of people who have these symptoms is not available through HPO
Autosomal dominant inheritance
0000006
Delayed puberty
Delayed pubertal development
Delayed pubertal growth
Pubertal delay

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0000823
Disproportionate tall stature
0001519
Elevated alkaline phosphatase
Greatly elevated alkaline phosphatase
High serum alkaline phosphatase
Increased alkaline phosphatase
Increased serum alkaline phosphatase

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0003155
Elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate
High ESR
0003565
Hip contracture
0003273
Hyperostosis
Bone overgrowth
0100774
Hypogonadism
Decreased activity of gonads
0000135
Knee flexion contracture
0006380
Lower limb pain
Leg pain
0012514
Mitral regurgitation
0001653
Mitral valve prolapse
0001634
Muscle weakness
Muscular weakness
0001324
Osteopenia
0000938
Skeletal muscle atrophy
Muscle degeneration
Muscle wasting

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0003202
Thoracolumbar scoliosis
0002944
Waddling gait
'Waddling' gait
Waddling walk

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0002515

Organizations

Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.

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    Learn more

    These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.

    Where to Start

    • The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) has a report for patients and families about this condition. NORD is a patient advocacy organization for individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them.

      In-Depth Information

      • The Monarch Initiative brings together data about this condition from humans and other species to help physicians and biomedical researchers. Monarch’s tools are designed to make it easier to compare the signs and symptoms (phenotypes) of different diseases and discover common features. This initiative is a collaboration between several academic institutions across the world and is funded by the National Institutes of Health. Visit the website to explore the biology of this condition.
      • Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) is a catalog of human genes and genetic disorders. Each entry has a summary of related medical articles. It is meant for health care professionals and researchers. OMIM is maintained by Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. 
      • PubMed is a searchable database of medical literature and lists journal articles that discuss Camurati Engelmann disease, type 2. Click on the link to view a sample search on this topic.

        References

        1. Camurati-Engelmann disease. Genetics Home Reference. November, 2017; https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/camurati-engelmann-disease.
        2. Camurati-Engelmann disease. Orphanet. November 2013; https://www.orpha.net/consor/cgi-bin/OC_Exp.php?Lng=GB&Expert=1328.
        3. Wallace SE and Wilcox WR. Camurati-Engelmann Disease. GeneReviews. October 12, 2017; https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1156/.