J Korean Soc Radiol.  2012 Apr;66(4):371-374. 10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.371.

Florid Reactive Periostitis of the Ulna and Radius: A Case Report

• Lee KJ
• Kim YH
• Hwang YJ
• Kim SY
• Lee BH
• Lee JY
• Kim YS

• KMID: 2208851
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2012.66.4.371

Abstract

Florid reactive periostitis is a benign periosteal reaction that rarely occurs in the long bones of the forearm. A 43-year-old woman presented with a case of florid reactive periostitis, which affects the distal ulna and radius. Computed tomography and plain radiography showed smooth, uniformed periosteal reaction along the interosseous margins of the distal ulna and radius, without underlying bony cortical erosion or destruction. Magnetic resonance imaging also revealed diffuse edema and enhancement in the subperiosteal area and the adjacent soft tissues.

MeSH Terms

Adult
Edema
Female
Forearm
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Periostitis
Radius
Ulna

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