hypoparathyroidism CHORUS

Description: xray findings:
* premature closing of epiphyses
* generalized increased bone density in 9%
o localized thickening of the skull
o sacroiliac, femoral head, acetabulum
o band like density in metaphyses of long bones (25%)
o thickened lamina dura and widened diploe
* soft tissue abnormalities
o intracranial calcifications (basal ganglia, choroid plexus)
o calcification of spinal and other ligaments
o subcutaneous calcifications; ectopic bone formation
o ossification of muscle insertions