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ArticleJournal of clinical imaging science2022

A case of spinal melorheostosis.

Alban Wei Shern Leong, James Langdon, Vivek Malhotra, Uday Mandalia

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Article in Journal of clinical imaging science, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Alban Wei Shern LeongTrust Grade, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
James LangdonDepartment of Orthopaedics, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Vivek MalhotraDepartment of Radiology, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.
Uday MandaliaDepartment of Radiology, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare bone dysplasia of unknown etiology with an incidence of 0.9 cases per million. It typically affects the upper or lower limbs and can cause severe deformity and functional impairment. Diagnosis is radiological and is often described as a "flowing candle wax" appearance on the radiograph. Treatment is individualized depending on the site and severity of symptoms. We report a rare case of spinal melorheostosis. We demonstrate the imaging features of melorheostosis on CT and MRI. We discuss the classification, genetics, and management of this condition.

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PMID35251764
PMCPMC8890114

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