Presentation
Bone pain
Patient Data
Age: 6 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteopetrosis (primary)
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There is a diffuse accentuation of bones radio-opacity, without associated bone malformations, which is highly suggestive of osteopetrosis. Particularly in the lumbar spine, one could argue that there is a bone within bone appearance, albeit at an advanced stage.
From the case:
Osteopetrosis (primary)
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NECT shows diffuse calvarial bone thickening, in this patient known for osteopetrosis.