Bilateral osteochondrosis of medial cuneiform and navicular bone

Case contributed by Eishah Mohammed Al-shaibani
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Bilateral foot pain. No history of trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 5 years
Gender: Male

Irregular outline with increased density of both medial cuneiforms and navicular bones.

Case Discussion

Osteochondrosis is a self-limiting, benign, idiopathic condition that typically presents in pediatric male patients around the age of 5 years. It presents with pain that is provoked by activity and relieved with rest. It is not related to trauma and show normal inflammatory markers .

Radiologically, it manifests as increased bone density, irregular outline , and loose fragments of the growth plate.

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