Pseudomass of the sternal manubrium in osteogenesis imperfecta.
Skeletal abnormalities such as hypertrophic callus formation and "popcorn" calcifications are rare radiological findings of osteogenesis imperfecta, causing tumor-like appearances on imaging. We report on a 7-year-old girl with osteogenesis imperfecta presenting with hepatomegaly and palpable lymphadenopathy in the left inguinal region on physical examination. Computed tomography examination revealed a high-density mass-like lesion of the manubrium sterni. Ultrasonography and a lateral roentgenogram of the chest verified that this was a pseudomass caused by a bowed sternal manubrium.
Department of Radiology, Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 34390, Capa, Istanbul, Turkey. ensaryekeler@hotmail.com
Ensar
E
Yekeler
Basak
B
Kumbasar
Memduh
M
Dursun
Serdar
S
Cantez
Halil Haldun
HH
Emiroglu
Mehtap
M
Tunaci
D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015576:Hyperostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*; D008371:Manubrium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D010013:Osteogenesis Imperfecta / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography