title: [Hyperostotic bone changes of the spine in diabetes mellitus].
abstract: The diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, especially with manifestation at the vertebral column, is often associated with metabolic disorders, such as diabetes mellitus or hyperuricaemia. Clinical, pathogenetic and radiological aspects are discussed. Routine thoracic x-ray give important informations on the diagnosis of this osteoplastic diathesis.
authors.affiliation: Radiologisches Institut, Katharinenhospital, Stuttgart.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Weiske
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Munding
mesh_terms: D003920:Diabetes Mellitus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013128:Spinal Osteophytosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013167:Spondylitis, Ankylosing / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
vernacular_title: Hyperostotische Knochenveränderungen an der Wirbelsäule bei Diabetes mellitus.