Melorheostosis: A Case Report in Pediatric Age Group

Authors

  • Rakesh Mehra Department of Pathology, Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Richa Bhartiya Department of Pathology, Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna, Bihar, India
  • Pallavi Agrawal Dept. of Pathology, Patna Medical College & Hospital (PMCH), Ashok Rajpath, Patna Bihar India PIN-800004

Keywords:

Sclerotic Bone Dysplasia, Cytology, Biopsy, FNAC

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare, benign, and disabling condition. It is a rare mesenchymal bone disease classified as a sclerotic bone dysplasia. We present this case because of its rarity and highlight the importance of Fine needle aspiration cytology which is a minimally invasive technique in ruling out the possibilities of osteomyelitis and malignancies. Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC) negates the use of unwarranted biopsies. The disease is a benignentity with a generally chronic course and periods of exacerbation and remission. Therapy is symptomatic and is aimed at controlling pain.

 

 

DOI: 10.21276/APALM.1205

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19-10-2017

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Mehra R, Bhartiya R, Agrawal P. Melorheostosis: A Case Report in Pediatric Age Group. Ann of Pathol and Lab Med [Internet]. 2017 Oct. 19 [cited 2024 Nov. 19];4(5):C131-133. Available from: https://pacificejournals.com/journal/index.php/apalm/article/view/apalm1205

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Vol. 4 No. 5 (2017)

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Case Report

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