Skeletal fluorosis. A report of two cases.
Two illustrative cases of patients with skeletal fluorosis and classic radiographic changes are presented. One patient demonstrated a progressive paraparesis, while the other was diagnosed incidentally on routine radiographs. A review of the literature, treatment, and histologic findings are presented.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City 73190.
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D000368:Aged; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005458:Fluoride Poisoning / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography