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hemangioma of vertebrae

Definition Most common of osteochondrodysplasias characterized by formation of multiple osteochondromas. Diagnostic Radiology/Musculoskeletal Imaging/Tumors Basic/Hereditary Multiple Exostoses From Wikibooks, the open-content textbooks collection

hyperostosis frontalis interna

Illustrated Lecture on xray (radiographic, radiologic) assessment.

Over 400 cases

Morquio's Syndrome
mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) type IV
* autosomal recessive deficiency of N-acetylgalactosamine-6-sulfatase build up of keratin sulfate
* normal intelligence
* platyspondyly ("universal vertebra plana" = hallmark)
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Illustrated Lecture

Multiple Myeloma is a neoplasm of differentiated plasma cells resulting from malignant clonal expansion and overproduction of monoclonal immunoglobulins. Common complications include recurrent bacterial infections, anemia, osteolytic lesions and renal insufficiency. Diagnostic Radiology/Musculoskeletal Imaging/Tumors Basic/Multiple Myeloma From Wikibooks, the open-content textbooks collection

Radiology case 48--1611

Definition Neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1), along with Neurofibromatosis type II (a.k.a. MISME syndrome), Tuberous Sclerosis, Sturge-Weber, and Von Hippel-Lindau compromise the phakomatosis or neurocutaneous syndromes, all of which have neurologic and dermatologic lesions. This grouping is an artifact of an earlier time in medicine, before the distinct genetic basis of each...

neuropathic (Charcot) joint
6 D's
* destruction
* increased density
* dislocation
* debris
* distension
* disorganization

To detect and appreciate injuries of the cervical spine, you must be aware of the normal radiographic appearances and anatomical features of this region. This section will review the typical x-ray examinations seen by an emergency physician. Usually FIVE different projections will be obtained with the initial film a cross...

Bilateral, symmetric sclerosis of the iliac side of the sacro-iliac joint is present in this young female, who presents with an unrelated history (motor vehicle accident). The sclerosis appears triangular with the base located inferiorly. Erosions are absent. some facts concerning Osteitis Condensans Ilii: Symmetric sclerosis of the iliac side...