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Melorheostosis

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis probable

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x-ray

A focal thickening of the medial cortex of the fourth proximal phalangeal bone.

Case Discussion

Presumed diagnosis of Melorheostosis.

Case courtesy Dr Hisham Khatib, Military Hospital. Riyadh.

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