Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
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What is the definition of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)?
Childhood hypophosphatasia is a form of hypophosphatasia, a rare condition that affects the bones. Symptoms vary but may include delayed motor milestones; low bone mineral density for age; early loss of baby teeth (before age 5); bone and joint pain; short stature; a waddling gait; skeletal malformations; and/or unexplained broken bones. The forms of hypophosphatasia that develop during childhood are generally more mild than those that appear in infancy. Childhood hypophosphatasia is caused by changes in the ALPL gene and can be inherited in an autosomal dominant or autosomal recessive manner.
What are the alternative names for Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)?
  • Childhood hypophosphatasia
  • Childhood-onset Rathburn disease
  • Childhood-onset hypophosphatasia
  • Childhood-onset phosphoethanolaminuria
Who are the top Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP) Local Doctors?
Elite in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Michael P. Whyte
Internal Medicine
Elite in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Michael P. Whyte
Internal Medicine

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4921 Parkview Pl Ste 5C, 
Saint Louis, MO 
314-454-7775
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Michael Whyte is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Whyte is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypophosphatasia (HPP), Juvenile Paget's Disease, Rickets, Osteopetrosis, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Whyte is currently accepting new patients.

Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Mark A. Greenberger
Internal Medicine
Experienced in Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)
Dr. Mark A. Greenberger
Internal Medicine
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Elm Place Medical Group

480 Elm Pl., Suite 203, 
Highland Park, IL 
847-433-0404
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Mark Greenberger is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Highland Park, Illinois. Dr. Greenberger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Greenberger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Greenberger is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Emkey Arthritis & Osteoporosis Clinic Inc

1200 Broadcasting Rd, Ste 200, 
Wyomissing, PA 
610-374-8133
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Gregory Emkey is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania. Dr. Emkey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP). He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), and Psoriasis. Dr. Emkey is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Emkey is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center