Melorheostosis of a rib
Melorheostos is a rare sclerosing bone dysplasia, characterized by cortical and medullary hyperostosis with typical “dripping candle wax” appearance, usually involving the long bones. Here, we present a case of melorheostosis of a rib, incidentally discovered in an asymptomatic adult patient. Keywor...
Main Authors: | Alexandre Semionov, Rehana Jaffer, John Kosiuk |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2018-08-01
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Series: | Radiology Case Reports |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004331830195X |
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