Melorheostosis with scleroderma

The association of linear scleroderma with melorheostosis is very rare. Until now, only a few cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe a case of melorheostosis of a rib associated with overlying skin changes.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Clinical imaging 2004-05, Vol.28 (3), p.214-215
Hauptverfasser:	Shivanand, G, Srivastava, D.N
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Bone Density Diseases of the osteoarticular system Female Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Malformations and congenital and or hereditary diseases involving bones. Joint deformations Medical sciences Melorheostosis Melorheostosis - complications Melorheostosis - diagnostic imaging Middle Aged Radiography Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects) Ribs - diagnostic imaging Sarcoidosis. Granulomatous diseases of unproved etiology. Connective tissue diseases. Elastic tissue diseases. Vasculitis Scleroderma Scleroderma, Localized - complications Scleroderma, Localized - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:	The association of linear scleroderma with melorheostosis is very rare. Until now, only a few cases have been reported in the English literature. We describe a case of melorheostosis of a rib associated with overlying skin changes.
ISSN:	0899-7071 1873-4499
DOI:	10.1016/S0899-7071(03)00149-9