Presentation
To rule out chest infection and to check NG tube placement
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteopetrosis
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X-Ray Findings
- Diffusely thickened sclerotic bones
- Loss of the bony corticomedullary differentiation
- Bone within bone appearance
- Metaphyseal lucent bands at humerus and femur
- The lung fields are clear. Nasogastric tube in situ
Case Discussion
A typical case of osteopetrosis