Osteopetrosis
Diagnosis almost certain
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Jones J, Osteopetrosis. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 06 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-8037
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Jeremy Jones had no recorded disclosures.
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4 Jan 2010
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Widespread dense osteosclerosis of osteopetrosis showing the classical bone within a bone on the foot radiograph.
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