Presentation
Head injury. On dialysis long term.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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From the case:
Renal osteodystrophy of the skull vault
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Subtle but definite widespread lytic change throughout the skull vault.
Case Discussion
Appearances are known as a "pepper pot" skull and are due to the effects of elevated parathyroid hormone causing widespread osteoclastic activity in an attempt to clear phosphate from the blood.