Fibrous metaphyseal defects--determination of their origin and natural history using a radiomorphological study.
The radiomorphological appearance of fibrous metaphyseal defects (FMDs) is demonstrated by long-term follow-up studies. A characteristic radiomorphological course rather than a typical single appearance can be established. These findings correlate well with the duration of these tumor-like lesions; therefore, the radiological findings allow conclusions to be made about the age of a fibrous metaphyseal defect. In addition, the characteristic locations of FMDs will be explained in respect of their origins at insertions of tendons and ligaments.
Ritschl
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Orthopedic Clinic, University of Vienna, Austria.
Karnel
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Hajek
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005350:Fibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005360:Fibula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006132:Growth Plate / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013977:Tibia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013997:Time Factors