J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1985 Feb;20(1):190-194. 10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.1.190.

Melorheostosis: Report of 2 Cases

• Moon MS
• Kim HJ
• Kong BH
• Song SW

• KMID: 2446429
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1985.20.1.190

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare disease entity of bone with an etiology and pathogenesis. It cause pain and stiffness in an affected limb, and dense bone formation along the side of bone resembles the flow of candle dripping. Two cases of the disease involving left hand and wrist, and right lower leg are reported with the review of literature.

Keyword

Melorheostosis; Hyperostosis; Limb

MeSH Terms

Extremities
Hand
Hyperostosis
Leg
Melorheostosis*
Osteogenesis
Rare Diseases
Wrist