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Melorheostosis

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Trauma to hand few hours before.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Focal area of sclerosis is noted in 4th distal phalanx.

No fracture/dislocation.

Case Discussion

Incidental finding of melorheostosis (a type of sclerosing bone dysplasia).

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