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MeSH Heading: Osteochondrosis
Tree Number(s): C05.116.821
Unique ID: D055034
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D055034
Scope Note: Any of a group of bone disorders involving one or more ossification centers (EPIPHYSES). It is characterized by degeneration or NECROSIS followed by revascularization and reossification. Osteochondrosis often occurs in children causing varying degrees of discomfort or pain. There are many eponymic types for specific affected areas, such as tarsal navicular (Kohler disease) and tibial tuberosity (Osgood-Schlatter disease).
Entry Term(s): Koehler Disease; Koehler's Disease; Navicular Osteochondrosis; Osgood-Schlatter Disease
NLM Classification #: WE 259
Previous Indexing: Osteochondritis (1963-2008)
Public MeSH Note: 2009; see OSTEOCHONDRITIS 1963-2008
History Note: 2009; use OSTEOCHONDRITIS 1963-2008
Date Established: 2009/01/01
Date of Entry: 2008/07/08
Revision Date: 2011/06/24

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