Melorheostosis (Subscribe)  

a case report
Ali Al Kaissi , Martin Skoumal , Katharina Roetzer , Franz Grill and Klaus Klaushofer Journal of Medical Case Reports 2008, 2:51
Melorheostosis has not previously been reported to be a part of TDO and an extensive review of the literature suggests that the constellation of hair, tooth...

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Melorheostosis a rare bone disorder whose initial manifestations include swelling of joints, pain, and limitation of motion. Eventually profound muscle contractures, tendon and ligament shortening, and soft tissue involvement with severe growth disturbances may ensue. Scoliosis, joint contracture and foot deformities may be seen. Frequently the radiographic alterations are limited to...

The patient is a 4 year old girl with a history of an inversion injury to the right ankle.

J Bone Joint Surg Br Fairbank 30-B (3): 533. 1948
From an Atlas of General Affections of the Skeleton

The etiology and incidence of melorheostosis is unknown. It is often discovered as an incidental finding on radiographs acquired for other reasons. Other patients may have bone pain, limited range of motion, and joint fusion. The disease consists of cortical hyperostosis ("candle wax") in a dermatomal distribution. The location is...

The Melorheostosis Association is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding the cause, treatments and cure for melorheostosis. Our focus is on promoting greater awareness and understanding of this progressive disease and its manifestations through education, research, communication and advocacy efforts on behalf of those affected by it as... Patient Provider

A warm welcome to the web site of the UK Melorheostosis Association; a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to finding the cause, treatments and cure for melorheostosis and associated rare bone diseases. We have 3 core objectives: 1 To locate every British and European sufferer of melorheostosis, and encourage them to work with... Patient Provider

Meloreostosis, Leri's disease, flowing periosteal hyperostosis This disease was described by Leri and Joanny in 1922. It is a rare, non-hereditary lesion that affects both sexes. It is usually apparent in early childhood and even in the first few days of life. About 50% of persons affected will develop the...

"A form of osteosclerosis or hyperostosis extending in a linear track through one of the long bones of an extremity, and consisting of proliferated ivory-like new bone. "Melo-" is from the Greek, limb and "-rheostosis" refers to streaks (rheo- from the Greek, flow), in the bones. (Dorland, 27th ed)" 3 synonyms...

Melorheostosis is an uncommon bone disorder which often presents in children or young adults as extremity pain with limited range of motion. The symptoms may be progressive. In general, children are more severely affected and may develop muscle contractures and ligament and tendon shortening. It may be incidentally discovered in...

General Discussion Melorheostosis is a rare and progressive disease characterized by thickening (hyperostosis) of the outer layers of bone (cortical bone). Melorheostosis affects both bone and soft tissue growth and development. While the disorder is benign, it often results in severe functional limitation; extensive pain; malformed or immobilized muscles, tendons or...

A 47-year-old male presented with a history of left foot pain, discomfort, difficulty standing and walking, and a sensation of “walking on marbles” for several months; he also was unable to fit his foot into his shoe. The patient’s past medical history was significant for left foot sesamoiditis and remote...

CLINICAL FEATURES This disorder is similar to Ollier disease, Albright polyostotic fibrous dysplasia, Sturge-Weber syndrome, Klippel-Trenaunay-Weber syndrome, and others in which no mendelian basis has been established. The designation combines roots meaning limb, flow, and bone. The bones of the limbs (but not limited to these) show asymmetrical bands of...

"...a rare bone disorder (of unknown etiology) whose initial manifestations include swelling of joints, pain, and limitation of motion. Eventually profound muscle contractures, tendon and ligament shortening, and soft tissue involvement with severe growth disturbances may ensue. Scoliosis, joint contracture and foot deformities may be seen." Encyclopaedia of Medical Imaging...