Worth syndrome, also known as
benign form of Worth hyperostosis corticalis generalisata with torus platinus,
autosomal dominant osteosclerosis,
autosomal dominant endosteal hyperostosis or
Worth disease, is a rare
autosomal dominant congenital disorder that is caused by a mutation in the
LRP5 gene. It is characterized by increased
bone density and
benign bony structures on the
palate.