Presentation
Incidental finding.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Osteopoikilosis
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Multiple small bone islands are seen particularly near the joints typical of incidental osteopoikilosis.
Case Discussion
Osteopoikilosis is a sclerosing bony dysplasia with multiple enostoses. It is a rare inherited benign condition incidentally found on skeletal x rays. Its importance is predominantly in correct diagnosis so that it is not mistaken for pathology.