Melorheostosis in the Hand: A Case Report.
10.4055/jkoa.2003.38.3.324
- Author:
Sang Rim KIM
1
;
Yong Chan HA
;
Guk Myung CHOI
;
Hyun Wook KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Cheju National University, Jeju, Korea. kimsros@cheju.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hand;
Melorheostosis
- MeSH:
Hand*;
Lower Extremity;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Melorheostosis*
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
2003;38(3):324-326
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Melorheostosis usually affects long bones of the lower limbs, and the hand is a relatively uncommon site of presentation. This disease is diagnosed by its characteristic X-ray finding and is confirmed by histololgic examination. Recently, Magnetic Resonance (MR) images have been used to evaluate disease activity and to understand soft tissue pathoanatomy in melorheostosis. The authors evaluated the activity of the melorheostosis indirectly with MR imaging and achieved a good symptomatic result with conservative treatments.
