Abstract
Melorheostosis affecting the axial skeleton is a rare condition. We present a case affecting a single thoracic zygoapophyseal (facet) joint that proved to be a diagnostic challenge. CT, MRI and radionuclide imaging with surgical and histopathology findings are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Back Pain / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Melorheostosis / complications
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Melorheostosis / diagnosis*
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Melorheostosis / surgery
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Radionuclide Imaging / methods
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Rare Diseases
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Thoracic Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
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Thoracic Vertebrae / pathology*
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Thoracic Vertebrae / surgery
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
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Zygapophyseal Joint / pathology*