Osteopetrosis

Case contributed by Kamel Mahmoud Alkhateeb
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Clinically asymptomatic, came for general adult medical exam.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Generalized increase in bone density with loss of the normal medullary cavity in ribs.

Sandwich appearance to the visualized spine.

Case Discussion

The patient came for for general adult medical exam. 

Chest x-ray showed generalized increase in bone density with loss of the normal medullary cavity (lost cortico-medullary differentiation) which was typical for osteopetrosis.

A pelvic x-ray was be requested as additional study for confirmation. Autosomal dominant adult subtype was considered.

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