Presentation
Clinically asymptomatic, came for general adult medical exam.
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteopetrosis
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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.