title: Melorheostosis: a case report and literature review.
abstract: Melorheostosis is a rare form of cortical hyperostosis that resembles wax dripping down the side of a candle. This disease usually affects the long and short bones of an extremity. Literature review and a case report will be discussed with respect to incidence, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and treatment.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Perlman
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008557:Melorheostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology; D010894:Piroxicam / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D010894:Piroxicam