ReviewCureus2024
Melorheostosis (Leri's Disease): A Review.
Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07521150 (The Role of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in a Patient Diagnosed With Melorheostosis), which is not on this map. Cited by 9 papers.
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The Role of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in a Patient Diagnosed With Melorheostosis: A Case Report
Who cites it
9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Melorheostosis Involving the Carpal and Metacarpal Bones: Diagnostic Insights From Multimodal Imaging.Clinical case reports · 2026Article
- A case report and literature review of pediatric multifocal melorheostosis in a unilateral limb.International journal of surgery case reports · 2026Article
- Cervical spinal melorheostosis causing myelopathy: a rare case and review of the literature.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- Case Report: Combined posterolateral and direct anterior approaches for total hip arthroplasty in osteonecrosis of the femoral head with a rare massive osteophyte with literature review.Frontiers in surgery · 2026Article
- Double crushing weakness of the right hand: A case report with coexistence melorheostosis and cerebral palsy.Turkish journal of physical medicine and rehabilitation · 2025Article
- Melorheostosis of the Hip: A Case Report.Cureus · 2025Article
- Bone lesions of the tibia: Multimodal iconographic review and diagnostic algorithms, Part 1: Diagnostic algorithms, dysplasia and diaphyseal lesions.European journal of radiology open · 2025Review
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- Melorheostosis Involving the Hip Joint.Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology · 2024Article
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Abstract
Melorheostosis is a noncancerous bone disease characterized by abnormal bone and soft tissue growth. Despite being identified almost a century ago, there are still many unknown aspects surrounding this condition. It can often be an incidental discovery, with patients experiencing associated pain and deformities. Diagnosis typically relies on X-rays, although not all cases exhibit the classic candle wax appearance. A new imaging sign known as the "dumpling on a plate sign" has been proposed for flat bones for both MRI and CT scans. A biopsy may be necessary in cases of uncertainty, as there is not a definitive histological feature. It is not uncommon for melorheostosis to be linked with other conditions, and a collaborative approach involving a multidisciplinary team should be considered. This condition should be considered in the differential diagnosis of sclerotic bone conditions. Management is generally aimed at symptom relief, either through conservative measures or surgical intervention.
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