Bone-in-bone and sandwich vertebrae in a 6-month-old infant with genetically confirmed fatal osteopetrosis: A case report

Plain X-ray radiographs have crucial diagnostic value for early identification of ARO in infants. Because computed tomography entails high radiation exposure and is not suitable for infants, X-ray remains the preferred initial imaging modality. Prompt genetic testing and timely hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are essential for improving outcomes in this otherwise fatal disorder.