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Osteopoikilosis

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Multiple small bone islands are seen particularly near the joints typical of incidental osteopoikilosis. 

Case Discussion

Osteopoikilosis is a sclerosing bony dysplasia with multiple enostoses. It is a rare inherited benign condition incidentally found on skeletal x rays. Its importance is predominantly in correct diagnosis so that it is not mistaken for pathology.

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