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marble bone disease: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: eMedicine - Osteopetrosis. Sep 06, 2011
Added information on congenital and acquired forms and treatment of marble bone disease. Dec 21, 2009
Article revised and updated. Oct 16, 2007
Added new Web site: American Family Physician - Osteopetrosis. Jan 31, 2007
Added new Web site: eMedicine - Osteopetrosis. Jan 31, 2007
Added new Web site: WebMD - Osteopetrosis. Jan 31, 2007
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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