Kashin-Beck Disease

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.

Year introduced: 2011

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Tree Number(s): C05.116.099.708.534

MeSH Unique ID: D057767

Entry Terms:

• Disease, Kashin-Beck
• Kashin Beck Disease

Previous Indexing:

• Bone Diseases (1963-2010)
• Joint Diseases (1963-2010)
• Osteoarthritis (1968-2010)

All MeSH Categories
Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Bone Diseases, Developmental
Osteochondrodysplasias
Kashin-Beck Disease