Melorheostosis: a Rare Sclerosing Bone Dysplasia
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DOI: 10.1007/s11914-017-0375-y
Abstract: Purpose of ReviewMelorheostosis is a rare sclerosing bone dysplasia that affects both cortical bone and adjacent soft tissue structures in a sclerotomal distribution. In this review, we describe the natural history, radiological features, proposed pathogenesis,… read more here.
Keywords: rare sclerosing; sclerosing bone; melorheostosis; bone ... See more keywords
A rare case of melorheostosis of the hand in a pediatric patient.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.06.023
Abstract: Melorheostosis, a rare mesenchymal dysplasia of bone, generally affects about 0.001% of people globally with about 400 cases total being reported. Melorheostosis of the hand, especially in the pediatric population, has been seldom reported. Previous… read more here.
Keywords: case melorheostosis; rare case; melorheostosis hand; melorheostosis ... See more keywords
Melorheostosis: A Review of the Literature and a Case Report
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina59050869
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Melorheostosis, also referred to in the literature as Leri’s disease, is an unusual mesenchymal dysplasia with the clinical appearance of benign sclerosing bone dysplasia; it frequently occurs in late adolescence. Any bone… read more here.
Keywords: bone; melorheostosis; pain; case ... See more keywords