title: Intramedullary osteosclerosis.
abstract: We present the case of bilateral diaphyseal sclerosis in a 60-year-old woman with bilateral midfemoral pain for the last 8 years. There was no relevant medical or family history. Imaging work-up showed diaphyseal asymmetric intramedullary sclerosis with cortical thickening. No periosteal reaction or other soft-tissue abnormalities were apparent. Laboratory findings were also unremarkable, except for a mild elevation of erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Findings were strongly suggestive of intramedullary osteosclerosis, which was confirmed histologically. Intramedullary osteosclerosis is a benign rare condition and clinical awareness is important when considering the extensive differential diagnosis of disorders causing long bone sclerosis.
authors: Department of Radiology, General Military Hospital, Athens, Greece. Bill_skiadas@yahoo.gr
authors: Vasilios
authors: V
authors: Skiadas
authors: Minos
authors: M
authors: Tyllianakis
authors: Vasiliki
authors: V
authors: Zolota
authors: Apostolos
authors: A
authors: Karantanas
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D005269:Femur / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010026:Osteosclerosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal