title: [Bone changes in Hansen's disease].
abstract: Bone lesion is a frequent organic manifestation in leprosy. Osseal destructions caused by granulomatous process induced by M. leprae are so-called specific lesions in contrast to non-specific lesions based on nerval or arterial diseases. The specific osseal alterations are characterized by cystic brightenings in roentgenograms while non-specific osseal changes show absorption to bone structure as akroosterolysis and osteoporosis. Typical radiologic findings in different stages of mutilation are demonstrated.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Mende
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Stein
authors.forename: H W
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Kreysel
mesh_terms: D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010000:Osteitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010014:Osteolysis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010522:Periostitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: Knochenveränderungen bei Morbus Hansen.