Melorheostosis

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Melorheostosis
Classification and external resources
ICD-10 M85.8
ICD-9 733.99
OMIM 155950
DiseasesDB 29229
MeSH D008557

Melorheostosis is a medical condition where the cortex of the bone becomes wider.

It is associated with osteosclerosis.

It is a benign dysplasia.[1]

Amputation of the affected limb may be necessary.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Subhas N, Sundaram M, Bauer TW, Seitz WH, Recht MP (2008). "Glenoid labrum ossification and mechanical restriction of joint motion: extraosseous manifestations of melorheostosis". Skeletal Radiol. 37 (2): 177–81. doi:10.1007/s00256-007-0405-4. PMID 18030463. 
  2. ^ Graham LE, Parke RC (2005). "Melorheostosis--an unusual cause of amputation". Prosthet Orthot Int 29 (1): 83–6. PMID 16180380. 

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