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Melorheostosis
Cheryl A. Petersilge, MD, MBANancy A. Chauvin, MD
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KEY FACTS

  • Imaging

    • Top Differential Diagnoses

      • Pathology

        • Clinical Issues

          TERMINOLOGY

          • Synonyms

            • Leri disease
            • Flowing periosteal hyperostosis

          IMAGING

          • General Features

            • Imaging Recommendations

              • Radiographic Findings

                • MR Findings

                  • Nuclear Medicine Findings

                    DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

                      PATHOLOGY

                      • General Features

                        • Microscopic Features

                          CLINICAL ISSUES

                          • Presentation

                            • Demographics

                              • Natural History & Prognosis

                                • Treatment

                                  Selected References

                                  1. Hurley-Novatny A et al: Cross-sectional imaging useful in melorheostosis. JBMR Plus. 5(4):e10472, 2021
                                  2. Kadhim M et al: Melorheostosis: segmental osteopoikilosis or a separate entity? J Pediatr Orthop. 35(2):e13-7, 2015
                                  3. Slimani S et al: Successful treatment of pain in melorheostosis with zoledronate, with improvement on bone scintigraphy. BMJ Case Rep. 2013, 2013
                                  4. Bansal A: The dripping candle wax sign. Radiology. 246(2):638-40, 2008
                                  5. Judkiewicz AM et al: Advanced imaging of melorheostosis with emphasis on MRI. Skeletal Radiol. 30(8):447-53, 2001
                                  6. Greenspan A et al: Bone dysplasia series. Melorheostosis: review and update. Can Assoc Radiol J. 50(5):324-30, 1999
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                                  KEY FACTS

                                  • Imaging

                                    • Top Differential Diagnoses

                                      • Pathology

                                        • Clinical Issues

                                          TERMINOLOGY

                                          • Synonyms

                                            • Leri disease
                                            • Flowing periosteal hyperostosis

                                          IMAGING

                                          • General Features

                                            • Imaging Recommendations

                                              • Radiographic Findings

                                                • MR Findings

                                                  • Nuclear Medicine Findings

                                                    DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

                                                      PATHOLOGY

                                                      • General Features

                                                        • Microscopic Features

                                                          CLINICAL ISSUES

                                                          • Presentation

                                                            • Demographics

                                                              • Natural History & Prognosis

                                                                • Treatment

                                                                  Selected References

                                                                  1. Hurley-Novatny A et al: Cross-sectional imaging useful in melorheostosis. JBMR Plus. 5(4):e10472, 2021
                                                                  2. Kadhim M et al: Melorheostosis: segmental osteopoikilosis or a separate entity? J Pediatr Orthop. 35(2):e13-7, 2015
                                                                  3. Slimani S et al: Successful treatment of pain in melorheostosis with zoledronate, with improvement on bone scintigraphy. BMJ Case Rep. 2013, 2013
                                                                  4. Bansal A: The dripping candle wax sign. Radiology. 246(2):638-40, 2008
                                                                  5. Judkiewicz AM et al: Advanced imaging of melorheostosis with emphasis on MRI. Skeletal Radiol. 30(8):447-53, 2001
                                                                  6. Greenspan A et al: Bone dysplasia series. Melorheostosis: review and update. Can Assoc Radiol J. 50(5):324-30, 1999