Concept information
Preferred term
Kashin-Beck Disease
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Scope note
- Disabling osteochondrodysplasia with OSTEOSCLEROSIS, cone-shaped METAPHYSIS, and shortening of the DIAPHYSIS. It is endemic in parts of Siberia and northern China. Mineral deficiencies (e.g., selenium, iodine), fungal cereal contamination, and water contamination may be contributing factors in its etiology.
History note
- 2011
In other languages
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Finnish
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Kashin-Beck
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Kashin-Beckin sairaus
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morbus Kashin-Beck
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D057767
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