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Table 1 HPP-related manifestations/events considered to contribute to the clinical burden of HPP

From: Frequency and age at occurrence of clinical manifestations of disease in patients with hypophosphatasia: a systematic literature review

Manifestation/event

Description

Premature tooth loss

Premature loss of primary and/or permanent teeth

Cranial abnormalities

Craniosynostosis, frontal bossing, large anterior fontanel, decreased skull ossification, increased intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus

Gross motor/ambulation difficulties

Difficulty walking, gait disturbance, need for mobility devices including wheelchair, other mobility impacts, inability to work or impairment of activities of daily living

Surgery

Any HPP-related surgery (including extremity, cranial, dental, spinal, and other [thoracoscopic epiphysiodesis, osteotomy, tracheostomy])

Other dental complications

Delayed eruption of teeth, abnormality of the dentition, severe periodontitis, and atrophy of alveolar ridges

Fractures

Bone fractures, including pseudofracture and stress fracture

Pain

Bone, joint, muscle, and nonspecific/generalized pain

Respiratory symptoms

Respiratory compromise, pulmonary hypoplasia, respiratory failure, recurrent respiratory tract infections, and need for respiratory support

Hospitalizations

Hospitalization for any cause

Kidney complications

Nephrocalcinosis or renal insufficiency

Seizures

Vitamin B6-responsive seizures, seizures of unknown origin and any neurological symptom

Psychological

Depressivity, anxiety, insomnia, or other

  1. HPP-related manifestations and events considered to contribute to the clinical burden of HPP were identified by four clinical experts who had experience in treating patients with HPP
  2. HPP hypophosphatasia