Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Symmetrically increased focal uptake in the metaphysic and adjacent diaphysis of multiple long bones, characteristic of osteopetrosis.
Shortening of right lower limb.
From the case:
Osteopetrosis
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Frontal x-rays of the chest and pelvis show diffuse increased bone density.
Right femoral head deformity and dislocation with dysplastic acetabulum.
From the case:
Osteopetrosis
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Diffuse increased bone density.
Note the VP shunt valve on the right.
Case Discussion
Osteopetrosis in a 20 year old male.
Case courtesy of Bob Cook, MD. Western Memorial Regional Hospital Corner Brook, Newfoundland.
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