Director, Skeletal Dysplasia Clinic Professor of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW Hypophosphatasia is a systemic, inherited metabolic bone disease characterized by low alkaline phosphatase activity that is commonly misdiagnosed due to its similarities with other musculoskeletal diseases.
In this program, we’ll cover:
The role of ALP in bone mineralization and maintaining calcium and phosphate homeostasis
Hypophosphatasia, a metabolic disease of the bones, and key signs and symptoms to evaluate for its accurate diagnosis
Medical conditions that have overlapping presentations with HPP, including hypothetical patient case studies
