title: [Use of direct magnification technic of the hand radiograph in children with chronic renal insufficiency].
abstract: The characteristic changes of renal osteopathy in the hand are shown by the X-rays of seven children with end stage renal disease using the direct magnification technique. All children had pathologic conditions in the hands. Most frequently tunnelation , spiculae in the phalanges and metaphyseal translucent bands in the forearm were seen. Less constantly acroosteolyses and generalized osteoporosis could be observed. The X-rays of the hands using the direct magnification technique with rare earth film-screen system and a microfocus X-ray tube are sufficient to determine renal osteopathy. If clinical symptoms are present, X-rays of other parts of the skeleton are necessary. By using the above mentioned radiologic technique the radiographic diagnostic effort could be minimized.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001851:Bone Diseases, Metabolic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D002648:Child; D006225:Hand / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D006962:Hyperparathyroidism, Secondary / Q000150:complications; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011858:Radiographic Magnification
vernacular_title: Der Einsatz der direkten Vergrösserungstechnik der Röntgenaufnahme der Hand bei Kindern mit chronisch renaler Insuffizienz.