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Review
. 1990 Jul-Aug;29(4):353-6.

Melorheostosis: a case report and literature review

M D Perlman
  • PMID: 2229911
Review

Melorheostosis: a case report and literature review

M D Perlman. J Foot Surg. 1990 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare form of cortical hyperostosis that resembles wax dripping down the side of a candle. This disease usually affects the long and short bones of an extremity. Literature review and a case report will be discussed with respect to incidence, clinical presentation, radiographic appearance, and treatment.

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