Osteopetrosis

Case contributed by Craig Hacking
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall onto knee.

Patient Data

Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Diffuse sclerosis of the distal femur and proximal tibia without expansion or periosteal reaction. Normal alignment, no fracture evident. No joint effusion.

Case Discussion

The patient had a known history of osteopetrosis.

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