Hyperostosis-hyperphosphatemia syndrome

Overview

A rare disorder characterized by the development of painful, recurring swellings on the long bones. The swellings are transient.

Symptoms

* Increased serum phosphate level * Painful bone swelling * Bone pain * Bone tenderness

Causes

* Bone injury * Fracture * Arthritis * Osteoarthritis * Rheumatoid arthritis * Ankylosing spondylitis * Osteoporosis * Bone cancer * Metastatic bone cancer * Rickets * Osteomalacia * Tuberculosis * See also causes of