Melorheostosis: Report of 2 Cases
10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.1.190
- Author:
Myung Sang MOON
;
Han Joo KIM
;
Byeong Han KONG
;
Seok Whan SONG
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Melorheostosis;
Hyperostosis;
Limb
- MeSH:
Extremities;
Hand;
Hyperostosis;
Leg;
Melorheostosis;
Osteogenesis;
Rare Diseases;
Wrist
- From:The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association
1985;20(1):190-194
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Melorheostosis is a rare disease entity of bone with an etiology and pathogenesis. It cause pain and stiffness in an affected limb, and dense bone formation along the side of bone resembles the flow of candle dripping. Two cases of the disease involving left hand and wrist, and right lower leg are reported with the review of literature.
