Osteopoikilosis

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding - Asymptomatic

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Ovoid, well-defined sclerotic foci , which are small and symmetrically distributed, are seen on the pelvic and hand radiographs. Appearance is in favor of osteopoikilosis. Bone scan was normal - not shown here.

A case of Prof. Saeed Rad, Tabriz , Iran.  

Case Discussion

Osteopoikilosis ( Spotted bone disease )  ,  A form of skeletal sclerotic dysplasia that  is asymptomatic  . Imaging shows, multiple small ovoid sclerotic foci which are symmetrically distributed.

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