Imaging rounds #110. Osteopetrosis.
The following case is presented to illustrate the roentgenographic and clinical findings of a condition of interest to the orthopaedic surgeon. Initial history, physical findings, and roentgenographic examinations are found on this page. The next page presents the final clinical and roentgenographic differential diagnosis.
Geissler
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Department of Orthopaedics, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson.
Terral
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D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000175:diagnosis; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010022:Osteopetrosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011859:Radiography
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal