Catalog

Pyle disease

No MMS code

Link to WHO Definition

Pyle disease – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/651364947

Pyle disease is a bone dysplasia characterised by genu valgum, metaphyseal anomalies with broadening of the long bones extending into the diaphyses and giving the femora and tibiae an 'Erlenmeyer flask'' appearance, widening of the ribs and clavicles, platyspondyly and cortical thinning.