J Korean Soc Radiol.
2010 Aug;63(2):185-187.
Symmetric Presentation of Melorheostosis Involving Multiple Flat Bones in the Thorax: A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, St. Vincent's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea. wonrad@gmail.com
- 2Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea.
Abstract
- Melorheostosis is a rare bone dysplasia of unknown etiology that usually affects a single limb and is characterized by cortical thickening, with a flowing candle wax appearance, extending vertically along the surface of the long bone. We report a case of polyostotic melorheostosis symmetrically involving multiple flat bones, ribs, and the scapulas. This is the first case of melorheostosis symmetrically involving multiple flat bones.
