Bilateral thinning of the parietal bones

Case contributed by Ibraheem Mohammad AL-Boany
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Elderly patient presented with headache.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

Significant bilateral symmetrical thinning of the parietal bones is noted without suspicious bony erosions or soft tissue components.

Case Discussion

Bilateral thinning of the parietal bones is a rare condition, with still unclear etiology, it is more common in females. The thining affects the parietal bones symmetrically, usually more severe in the area between the sagittal suture and parietal prominence.

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