J Korean Orthop Assoc.  1976 Jun;11(2):246-249. 10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.246.

Melorheostosis Combined with Exostosis: A Case Report

• Yoo KS
• Kim KM
• Choi KS

• KMID: 2461333
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4055/jkoa.1976.11.2.246

Abstract

Melorheostosis is a rare from of hyperostosis characterized by candle greasing down along the major axis of long bones. A case of melorheostosis combined with exostosis in the fifth toe was presented here because of its rarity.

MeSH Terms

Exostoses*
Hyperostosis
Melorheostosis*
Toes